1 Thessalonians 3:1 — Compare All Translations

English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

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

English ASV

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

English Amplified

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.

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

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.

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

So when we could bear it no longer, we were willing to be left on our own in Athens.

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

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

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

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

English EASY 2024

After a long time, we could not be patient any longer. So we sent our friend Timothy to come to you. We ourselves decided to stay here in Athens. Timothy serves God with us here. He tells people the good news about Christ. We sent him to you so that he could help you to trust Christ more and more.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

We couldn't come to you, but it was very hard to wait any longer. So we decided to send Timothy to you and stay in Athens alone. Timothy is our brother. He works with us for God to tell people the Good News about Christ. We sent Timothy to strengthen and encourage you in your faith.

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

English GNT (Good News Translation)

Finally, we could not bear it any longer. So we decided to stay on alone in Athens

English God's Word - GW 1995

We thought it best to remain in Athens by ourselves. But, because we couldn't wait any longer {for news about you},

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

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

English KJV 1611

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

English LSB

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

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

Therefore, when we could no longer endure it, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone.

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

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

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

That is why, when we could bear it no longer, we decided to remain alone in Athens

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

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

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

We couldn't wait any longer. So we thought it was best to be left by ourselves in Athens.

English NIV

So when we could stand it no longer, we thought it best to be left by ourselves in Athens.

English NKJ 1982

Therefore, when we could no longer endure it, we thought it good to be left in Athens alone,

English NLT

Finally, when we could stand it no longer, we decided that I should stay alone in Athens,

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

Therefore when we could bear it no longer, we decided to be left alone in Athens;

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

When we could bear it no longer, we decided that we would remain in Athens

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

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

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

Finally, when I could stand it no longer, I decided to stay alone in Athens

English Tyndale 1537

Wherefore since we could no longer forbear, it pleased us(we thought it good) to remain at Athens alone,

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