1 Thessalonians 3:1

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

Acts 17:15

Now those who escorted Paul brought him as far as Athens; and receiving a command for Silas and Timothy to come to him as soon as possible, they left.

1 Thessalonians 3:5

For this reason, when I could endure it no longer, I also sent to find out about your faith, for fear that the tempter might have tempted you, and our labor would be in vain.

1 Thessalonians 2:17

But since we were taken away from you, brethren, for a short time, in person not in heart, we endeavored the more eagerly and with great desire to see you face to face.

2 Corinthians 2:13

I still had no rest in my mind, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I took my leave of them and went on to Macedonia.

2 Corinthians 11:29-30

Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is made to fall, and I do not inwardly burn?

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

We thought

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When

1 Thessalonians 3:5
For this reason, when I could endure it no longer, I also sent to find out about your faith, for fear that the tempter might have tempted you, and our labor would be in vain.
1 Thessalonians 2:17
But since we were taken away from you, brethren, for a short time, in person not in heart, we endeavored the more eagerly and with great desire to see you face to face.
2 Corinthians 2:13
I still had no rest in my mind, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I took my leave of them and went on to Macedonia.
2 Corinthians 11:29
Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is made to fall, and I do not inwardly burn?

We thought

Acts 17:15
Now those who escorted Paul brought him as far as Athens; and receiving a command for Silas and Timothy to come to him as soon as possible, they left.