帖撒罗尼迦前书 3:1
Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;
Context
This verse from 帖撒罗尼迦前书 Chapter 3 connects to 8 cross-references. 保罗派提摩太去坚固帖撒罗尼迦信徒，恐怕他们被诱惑。提摩太带来他们信心爱心的好消息，成为保罗在患难中的安慰。保罗祈求再见他们的面，求主使他们彼此相爱的心充足。
其他译本
Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left behind at Athens alone;
Wherefore no longer forbearing, we thought good to be left in Athens alone,
At last our desire to have news of you was so strong that, while we ourselves were waiting at Athens,
交叉参考
For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the …
But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavoured the more abundantly …
So that the Lord could no longer bear, because of the evil of your doings, and because of the abominations …
Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But his word …
And they that conducted Paul brought him unto Athens: and receiving a commandment unto Silas and Timotheus for to come …
If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities.
Who is weak, and I am not weak? who is offended, and I burn not?
I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but taking my leave of them, …