1 Thessalonians 3:1
Wherefore no longer forbearing, we thought good to be left in Athens alone,
Young's Literal Translation
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 20:9And I said, 'I do not mention Him, Nor do I speak any more in His name,' And it hath been in my heart As a burning fire shut up in my bones, And I have been weary of containing, And I am not able.
Acts 17:15And those conducting Paul, brought him unto Athens, and having received a command unto Silas and Timotheus that with all speed they may come unto him, they departed;
2 Corinthians 11:29Who is infirm, and I am not infirm? who is stumbled, and I am not fired;
1 Thessalonians 3:5because of this also, I, no longer forbearing, did send to know your faith, lest he who is tempting did tempt you, and in vain might be our labour.
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 →