1 Thessalonians 3:1
Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;
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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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Jeremiah 20:9Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But his word was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not stay.
Acts 17:15And they that conducted Paul brought him unto Athens: and receiving a commandment unto Silas and Timotheus in order to come to him with all speed, they departed.
2 Corinthians 11:29Who is weak, and I am not weak? who is offended, and I burn not?
1 Thessalonians 3:5For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labour 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 →