1 Thessalonians 3:1
So when we could endure it no longer, we decided to remain behind in Athens alone;
Weymouth NT (1912)
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's safety went with him as far as Athens, and then left him, taking a message from him to Silas and Timothy, asking them to join him as speedily as possible.
2 Corinthians 11:29Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is led astray into sin, and I am not aflame with indignation?
1 Thessalonians 3:5For this reason I also, when I could no longer endure the uncertainty, sent to know the condition of your faith, lest perchance the Tempter might have tempted you and our labour have been lost.
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 →