1 Thessalonians 3:1 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

¹ Therefore when we could bear it no longer, we were willing to be left behind at Athens alone,

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹ Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹ THEREFORE, WHEN [the suspense of separation and our yearning for some personal communication from you] became intolerable, we consented to being left behind alone at Athens.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹ Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left behind at Athens alone;

Common English Bible

¹ So when we couldn’t stand it any longer, we thought it was a good idea to stay on in Athens by ourselves,

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹ Because of this, willing to wait no longer, it was pleasing to us to remain at Athens, alone.

1 Thessalonians 3:1 Križne Reference

Jeremiah 20:9

If I say, “I will not mention him, or speak any more in his name,” there is in my heart as it were a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I am weary with holding it in, and I cannot.

Jeremiah 44:22

The Lord could no longer bear your evil doings and the abominations which you committed; therefore your land has become a desolation and a waste and a curse, without inhabitant, as it is this day.

Acts 17:15

Those who conducted Paul brought him as far as Athens; and receiving a command for Silas and Timothy to come to him as soon as possible, they departed.

Acts 17:16

Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw that the city was full of idols.

2 Corinthians 2:13

but my mind could not rest because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I took leave of them and went on to Macedonia.

1 Thessalonians 2:17

But since we were bereft of you, brethren, for a short time, in person not in heart, we endeavored the more eagerly and with great desire to see you face to face;

1 Thessalonians 3:5

For this reason, when I could bear it no longer, I sent that I might know your faith, for fear that somehow the tempter had tempted you and that our labor would be in vain.