1 Thessalonians 3:1

Modern English Version

Therefore, when we could no longer endure it, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone.

Cross References

Jeremiah 20:9

But if I say, “I will not make mention of Him nor speak anymore in His name,” then His word was in my heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones; and I was weary of forbearing it, and I could not endure it.

Jeremiah 44:22

So the Lord could no longer bear it because of the evil of your deeds and because of the abominations which you have committed. Therefore your land is a desolation, and an astonishment, and a curse, without an inhabitant, as it is this day.

Acts 17:15

Those who escorted Paul brought him to Athens and departed with instructions for Silas and Timothy to come to him quickly.

Acts 17:16

While Paul waited for them in Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw that the city was full of idols.

2 Corinthians 2:13

I had no rest in my spirit, because I did not find Titus my brother. So taking my leave of them, I went from there into Macedonia.

1 Thessalonians 2:17

But we, brothers, being taken from you for a short time, in presence, not in heart, endeavored all the more abundantly to see your face with great desire.

1 Thessalonians 3:5

For this reason, when I could no longer endure it, I sent to inquire about your faith, lest by some means the tempter might have tempted you, and our labor might have been in vain.