1 Thessalonians 3:1
Strong's Lexicon
So
Διὸ (Dio)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 1352: Wherefore, on which account, therefore. From dia and hos; through which thing, i.e. Consequently.

[when] we could bear [it]
στέγοντες (stegontes)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's Greek 4722: To cover, conceal, ward off, bear with, endure patiently. From stege; to roof over, i.e. to cover with silence.

no longer,
μηκέτι (mēketi)
Adverb
Strong's Greek 3371: No longer, no more. From me and eti; no further.

we were willing
εὐδοκήσαμεν* (eudokēsamen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural
Strong's Greek 2106: To be well-pleased, think it good, be resolved. From eu and dokeo; to think well of, i.e. Approve; specially, to approbate.

to be left
καταλειφθῆναι (kataleiphthēnai)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive
Strong's Greek 2641: From kata and leipo; to leave down, i.e. Behind; by implication, to abandon, have remaining.

on our own
μόνοι (monoi)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's Greek 3441: Only, solitary, desolate. Probably from meno; remaining, i.e. Sole or single; by implication, mere.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

Athens.
Ἀθήναις (Athēnais)
Noun - Dative Feminine Plural
Strong's Greek 116: Athens, the intellectual capital of Greece. Plural of Athene; Athenoe, the capitol of Greece.

Parallel Strong's
Berean Study Bible
So when we could bear it no longer, we were willing to be left on our own in Athens.

Young's Literal Translation
Wherefore no longer forbearing, we thought good to be left in Athens alone,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Therefore, when we could no longer stand it, we thought it was better to be left alone in Athens.

New American Standard Bible
Therefore when we could endure [it] no longer, we thought it best to be left behind at Athens alone,

King James Bible
Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;
Parallel Verses
New International Version
So when we could stand it no longer, we thought it best to be left by ourselves in Athens.

New Living Translation
Finally, when we could stand it no longer, we decided to stay alone in Athens,

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

New American Standard Bible
Therefore when we could endure it no longer, we thought it best to be left behind at Athens alone,

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

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Therefore, when we could no longer stand it, we thought it was better to be left alone in Athens.

International Standard Version
Therefore, when we could stand it no longer, we decided to remain alone in Athens

NET Bible
So when we could bear it no longer, we decided to stay on in Athens alone.

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

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

Young's Literal Translation
Wherefore no longer forbearing, we thought good to be left in Athens alone,
















Cross References
Acts 17:15
And they that conducted Paul brought him unto Athens: and receiving a commandment unto Silas and Timotheus for to come to him with all speed, they departed.

Acts 17:16
Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry.

1 Thessalonians 3:5
For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in vain.

1 Thessalonians 1:1
Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Thessalonians 2:20
For ye are our glory and joy.

1 Thessalonians 2:19
For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?

1 Thessalonians 2:18
Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.

1 Thessalonians 3:2
And 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:

1 Thessalonians 3:3
That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto.

1 Thessalonians 3:4
For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know.
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