Verse Comparison: 1 Thessalonians 3:1
American Standard Version
Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left behind at Athens alone;
Amplified® Bible
THEREFORE, WHEN [the suspense of separation and our yearning for some personal communication from you] became intolerable, we consented to being left behind alone at Athens.
Contemporary English Version
Finally, we couldn't stand it any longer. We decided to stay in Athens by ourselves
Darby English Version
Wherefore, being no longer able to refrain ourselves, we thought good to be left alone in Athens,
Good News Bible
Finally, we could not bear it any longer. So we decided to stay on alone in Athens
International Standard Version
Therefore, when we could stand it no longer, we decided to remain alone in Athens
King James Version
Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;
New American Standard Bible
Therefore when we could endure {it} no longer, we thought it best to be left behind at Athens alone,
New International Version
So when we could stand it no longer, we thought it best to be left by ourselves in Athens.
New King James Version
Therefore, when we could no longer endure it, we thought it good to be left in Athens alone,
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Therefore when we could endure it no longer, we thought it best to stay behind at Athens alone,
Young's Literal Translation
Wherefore no longer forbearing, we thought good to be left in Athens alone,
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