1 Thessalonians 3:1
So when we could bear it no longer, we were willing to be left on our own in Athens.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;
In Context
Cross References
Jeremiah 20:9If I say, “I will not mention Him or speak any more in His name,” His message becomes a fire burning in my heart, shut up in my bones, and I become weary of holding it in, and I cannot prevail.
Acts 17:15Those who escorted Paul brought him to Athens and then returned with instructions for Silas and Timothy to join him as soon as possible.
2 Corinthians 11:29Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is led into sin, and I do not burn with grief?
1 Thessalonians 3:5For this reason, when I could bear it no longer, I sent to find out about your faith, for fear that the tempter had somehow tempted you and caused our labor to 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 →