1 Thessalonians 3:1
And so, as we could bear it no longer, we made up our minds to remain behind alone at Athens,
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Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;
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Cross References
Acts 17:15The friends who escorted Paul took him as far as Athens, and, after receiving a message for Silas and Timothy to join him as quickly as possible, they started on their return.
2 Corinthians 11:29Who is weak without my being weak? Who is led astray without my burning with indignation?
1 Thessalonians 3:5Therefore, since I could no longer endure the uncertainty, I sent to make inquiries about your faith, fearing that the Tempter had tempted you, and that our toil might prove to have been 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 →