1 Thessalonians 3:1
King James Version (KJV)
Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;
American Standard Version (ASV)
Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left behind at Athens alone;
World English Bible (WEB)
Therefore when we couldn't stand it any longer, we thought it good to be left behind at Athens alone,
1 Thessalonians 3:1 Cross References
Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But his word was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not stay.
So that the LORD could no longer bear, because of the evil of your doings, and because of the abominations which ye have committed; therefore is your land a desolation, and an astonishment, and a curse, without an inhabitant, as at this day.
I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but taking my leave of them, I went from thence into Macedonia.
Who is weak, and I am not weak? who is offended, and I burn not?
But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavoured the more abundantly to see your face with great desire.
For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in vain.
