1 Thessalonians 3:1

New Century Version

When we could not wait any longer, we decided it was best to stay in Athens alone

Cross References

Jeremiah 20:9

Sometimes I say to myself, “I will forget about the Lord. I will not speak anymore in his name.” But then his message becomes like a burning fire inside me, deep within my bones. I get tired of trying to hold it inside of me, and finally, I cannot hold it in.

Jeremiah 44:22

Then he could not be patient with you any longer. He hated the terrible things you did. So he made your country an empty desert, where no one lives. Other people curse that country. And so it is today.

Acts 17:15

The people leading Paul went with him to Athens. Then they carried a message from Paul back to Silas and Timothy for them to come to him as soon as they could.

Acts 17:16

While Paul was waiting for Silas and Timothy in Athens, he was troubled because he saw that the city was full of idols.

2 Corinthians 2:13

But I had no peace, because I did not find my brother Titus. So I said good-bye to them at Troas and went to Macedonia.

1 Thessalonians 2:17

Brothers and sisters, though we were separated from you for a short time, our thoughts were still with you. We wanted very much to see you and tried hard to do so.

1 Thessalonians 3:5

Because of this, when I could wait no longer, I sent Timothy to you so I could learn about your faith. I was afraid the devil had tempted you, and perhaps our hard work would have been wasted.