1 Thessalonians 3:1

Tree of Life Version

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

Cross References

Jeremiah 20:9

But if I say: “I won’t mention Him, or speak any more in His Name,” then it is like fire burning in my heart— shut up in my bones— I weary myself holding it in, but I cannot.

Jeremiah 44:22

Then Adonai could no longer endure it, because of the evil of your deeds, because of the abominations that you committed! So your land has become a wasteland, a desolation and a curse, without inhabitant, as it is this day.

Acts 17:15

Those escorting Paul brought him as far as Athens. After receiving an order for Silas and Timothy to come to him as soon as possible, they left.

Acts 17:16

Now while Paul was waiting for them in Athens, his spirit was aroused within him when he saw that the city was full of idols.

2 Corinthians 2:13

I had no rest in my spirit, because I didn’t find Titus my brother. So I said farewell to them, and I set out for Macedonia.

1 Thessalonians 2:17

But brothers and sisters, after we were orphaned by separation from you for a short time (in person, not in heart), we were all the more eager in our great longing to see you face to face.

1 Thessalonians 3:5

For this reason, when I could stand it no longer, I sent to find out about your faithfulness, for fear that the tempter had tempted you and that our labor might be in vain.