1 Thessalonians 3:1

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 Thessalonians 3:1

BSB
So when we could bear it no longer, we were willing to be left on our own in Athens.
AKJV
Why when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;
CPDV
Because of this, willing to wait no longer, it was pleasing to us to remain at Athens, alone.
ERV
Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left behind at Athens alone;
NHEB
Therefore, when we could not stand it any longer, we thought it good to be left behind at Athens alone,
SMT
Wherefore no more concealing, we were content to be left among the Athenians alone:

Commentary for 1 Thessalonians 3:1

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Overview of 1 Thessalonians 3:1
Summary
Paul remained in Athens sending Timothy to believers
Place
Athens
Event
Deciding to send Timothy
Estimated Time Period
c. 51 AD
Category
Narrative