1 Thessalonians 3:1
1 Thessalonians 3:1 New Living Translation (NLT)
Finally, when we could stand it no longer, we decided to stay alone in Athens
1 Thessalonians 3:1-2 The Message (MSG)
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 King James Version (KJV)
Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone
1 Thessalonians 3:1 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Therefore when we could endure it no longer, we thought it best to be left behind at Athens alone
1 Thessalonians 3:1 New Century Version (NCV)
When we could not wait any longer, we decided it was best to stay in Athens alone
1 Thessalonians 3:1 American Standard Version (ASV)
Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left behind at Athens alone
1 Thessalonians 3:1 New International Version (Anglicised) (NIVUK)
So when we could stand it no longer, we thought it best to be left by ourselves in Athens.
1 Thessalonians 3:1 New King James Version (NKJV)
Therefore, when we could no longer endure it, we thought it good to be left in Athens alone
1 Thessalonians 3:1 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Therefore, when we could no longer endure our separation [from you], we thought it best to be left behind, alone at Athens