1 Thessalonians 3:1

And so, as we could bear it no longer, we made up our minds to remain behind alone at Athens,

Acts 17:15

The friends who escorted Paul took him as far as Athens, and, after receiving a message for Silas and Timothy to join him as quickly as possible, they started on their return.

1 Thessalonians 3:5

Therefore, since I could no longer endure the uncertainty, I sent to make inquiries about your faith, fearing that the Tempter had tempted you, and that our toil might prove to have been in vain.

1 Thessalonians 2:17

As for ourselves, Brothers, our having been bereaved of you even for a short time--though in body only, and not in spirit--made us all the more eager to see your faces again; and the longing to do so was strong upon us.

2 Corinthians 2:13

I could get no peace of mind because I failed to find Titus, my Brother; so I took leave of the people there, and went on to Macedonia.

2 Corinthians 11:29-30

Who is weak without my being weak? Who is led astray without my burning with indignation?

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

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When

1 Thessalonians 3:5
Therefore, since I could no longer endure the uncertainty, I sent to make inquiries about your faith, fearing that the Tempter had tempted you, and that our toil might prove to have been in vain.
1 Thessalonians 2:17
As for ourselves, Brothers, our having been bereaved of you even for a short time--though in body only, and not in spirit--made us all the more eager to see your faces again; and the longing to do so was strong upon us.
2 Corinthians 2:13
I could get no peace of mind because I failed to find Titus, my Brother; so I took leave of the people there, and went on to Macedonia.
2 Corinthians 11:29
Who is weak without my being weak? Who is led astray without my burning with indignation?

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Acts 17:15
The friends who escorted Paul took him as far as Athens, and, after receiving a message for Silas and Timothy to join him as quickly as possible, they started on their return.