1 Thessalonians 3:1
1 Thessalonians chapter 3 · verse 1 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left behind at Athens alone;
KJV
King James Version · 1611Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left behind at Athens alone;
Context
v.1This passage
v.2and sent Timothy, our brother and God’s minister in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith;
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Corinthians 2:13
I had no relief for my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but taking my leave of them, I went forth into Macedonia.
- Jeremiah 20:9
And if I say, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name, then there is in my heart as it were a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I am weary with forbearing, and I cannot contain.
- Jeremiah 44:22
so that Jehovah could not longer bear, because of the evil of your doings, and because of the abominations which ye have committed; therefore is your land become a desolation, and an astonishment, and a curse, without inhabitant, as it is this day.
- Acts 17:15
But they that conducted Paul brought him as far as Athens: and receiving a commandment unto Silas and Timothy that they should come to him with all speed, they departed.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:17
But we, brethren, being bereaved of you for a short season, in presence not in heart, endeavored the more exceedingly to see your face with great desire:
- 1 Thessalonians 3:5
For this cause I also, when I could no longer forbear, sent that I might know your faith, lest by any means the tempter had tempted you, and our labor should be in vain.