1 Thessalonians 3:1
Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;In other versions
Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left behind at Athens alone;
ASV
At last our desire to have news of you was so strong that, while we ourselves were waiting at Athens,
BBE
Wherefore, being no longer able to refrain ourselves, we thought good to be left alone in Athens,
DBY
Therefore, when we couldn't stand it any longer, we thought it good to be left behind at Athens alone,
WEB
Wherefore no longer forbearing, we thought good to be left in Athens alone,
YLT
Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;
ENG
Wherefore, when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;
WBT
So when we could bear it no longer, we were willing to be left on our own in Athens.
BSB
In context
1Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;
2And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith:
3That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto.