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, American Standard Version
“Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;”
“Therefore, when we couldn't stand it any longer, we thought it good to be left behind at Athens alone,”
“So when we could bear it no longer, we decided to stay on in Athens alone.”
“For which cause, forbearing no longer, we thought it good to remain at Athens alone.”
“At last our desire to have news of you was so strong that, while we ourselves were waiting at Athens,”
“Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;”
Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left behind at Athens alone;
and sent Timothy, our brother and God’s minister in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith;
that no man be moved by these afflictions; for yourselves know that hereunto we are appointed.
For verily, when we were with you, we told you beforehand that we are to suffer affliction; even as it came to pass, and ye know.