1 Thessalonians 3:1

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

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

2and sent Timothy, our brother, and a fellow-worker with God in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to exhort you concerning your faith;

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Cross References

Acts 17:15And they who conducted Paul brought him to Athens; and having received a command to Silas and Timothy to come to him as soon as possible, they departed.

2 Corinthians 11:29Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is offended, and I do not burn?

1 Thessalonians 3:5For this cause, when I too could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter tempted you, and our labor should be in vain.

Matthew Henry on 1 Thessalonians 3:1

In this chapter the apostle gives further evidence of his love to the Thessalonians, reminding them of his sending Timothy to them, with the mention of his design therein and his inducements so to do, ver. 1-5 . He acquaints them also with his great satisfaction at the return of Timothy, with good tidings concerning them, ver. 6-10 . And concludes with fervent prayer for them, ver. 11, to the end . Read the whole commentary →

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