1 Thessalonians 3:1

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So, when we could no longer stand it, we thought it good to be left in Athens alone,

Cross References

Jeremiah 20:9

Whenever I said, “Let me not mention Him, nor speak in His Name again,” it was in my heart like a burning fire shut up in my bones. And I became weary of holding it back, and was helpless.

Jeremiah 44:22

“And יהוה could no longer bear it, because of the evil of your deeds and because of the abominations which you did. Therefore your land is a ruin, an object of astonishment, a curse, and without an inhabitant, as it is this day.

Acts 17:15

And those who arranged for Sha’ul brought him to Athens. And receiving a command for Silas and Timotiyos to join him as soon as possible, they departed.

Acts 17:16

But while Sha’ul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred up within him when he saw that the city was utterly idolatrous.

2 Corinthians 2:13

I had no rest in my spirit, because I did not find Titos my brother. But taking my leave of them, I went on to Makedonia.

1 Thessalonians 2:17

But we, brothers, having been taken away from you for a short while – in presence, not in heart – were much more eagerly trying to see your face, with much longing.

1 Thessalonians 3:5

Because of this, when I could no longer stand it, I sent to find out about your belief, lest the trying one might have tried you, and our labour should be in vain.