1 Thessalonians 3:1

King James Version (KJV)

Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;

Translations

1 Thessalonians 3:1 - 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.

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;

1 Thessalonians 3:1 - Bible in Basic English

At last our desire to have news of you was so strong that, while we ourselves were waiting at Athens,

1 Thessalonians 3:1 - Darby Bible

Wherefore, being no longer able to refrain ourselves, we thought good to be left alone in Athens,

1 Thessalonians 3:1 - English Standard Version

Therefore when we could bear it no longer, we were willing to be left behind at Athens alone,

1 Thessalonians 3:1 - King James Version

Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;

1 Thessalonians 3:1 - La Biblia de las Americas

Por lo cual, no pudiendo soportarlo más, pensamos que era mejor quedarnos solos en Atenas,

1 Thessalonians 3:1 - The Message

So when we couldn’t stand being separated from you any longer and could find no way to visit you ourselves, we stayed in Athens and sent Timothy to get you up and about, cheering you on so you wouldn’t be discouraged by these hard times. He’s a brother and companion in the faith, God’s man in spreading the Message, preaching Christ.

1 Thessalonians 3:1 - New American Standard Bible

Therefore when we could endure {it} no longer, we thought it best to be left behind at Athens alone,

1 Thessalonians 3:1 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Por lo cual, no pudiendo soportarlo más, pensamos que era mejor quedarnos solos en Atenas.

1 Thessalonians 3:1 - World English Bible

Therefore, when we couldn`t stand it any longer, we thought it good to be left behind at Athens alone,

1 Thessalonians 3:1 - Young's Living Translation

Wherefore no longer forbearing, we thought good to be left in Athens alone,

1 Thessalonians 3:1 - Additional Comments

"We" is probably Paul and Silas. What was it they were "enduring"? The inability to be in Thessalonica working with and encouraging them in the midst of the afflictions (vs 3) they had been facing. These are afflictions Paul had even warned them they would face these (vs 4). Paul felt they had been appointed to lead and minister the Thessalonians (vs 3), so they needed to be fulfilling their duty.

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