1 Thessalonians 3:1

Concern for Their Faith

1 Therefore, when we could no longer endure it, we thought it good to be left in Athens alone,

2 and sent ^aTimothy, our brother and minister of God, and our fellow laborer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you and encourage you concerning your faith,

3 ^athat no one should be shaken by these afflictions; for you yourselves know that ^bwe are appointed to this.

4 ^aFor, in fact, we told you before when we were with you that we would suffer tribulation, just as it happened, and you know.

5 For this reason, when I could no longer endure it, I sent to know your faith, ^alest by some means the tempter had tempted you, and ^bour labor might be in vain.

Encouraged by Timothy

6 ^aBut now that Timothy has come to us from you, and brought us good news of your faith and love, and that you always have good remembrance of us, greatly desiring to see us, ^bas we also to see you—

7 therefore, brethren, in all our affliction and distress ^awe were comforted concerning you by your faith.

8 For now we live, if you ^astand fast in the Lord.

9 For what thanks can we render to God for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice for your sake before our God,

Verse Comparison: 1 Thessalonians 3:1

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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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Concern for Their Faith

Encouraged by Timothy

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