1 Thessalonians 3:1
And so, when I could no longer bear it, I made up my mind to be left behind at Athens, all alone.
Montgomery New Testament
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
Acts 17:15Those who were caring for Paul brought him as far as Athens, and there left him, with instructions to Silas and Timothy to come to him with all speed.
2 Corinthians 11:29Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is caused to stumble, but I burn with indignation?
1 Thessalonians 3:5So, when I could no longer endure it, I sent to find out about your faith, fearing that the tempter had tempted you and that my labor had 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 →