1 Thessalonians 3:1

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

Acts 17:15

The men who escorted Paul took him all the way to Athens and, after receiving instructions to have Silas and Timothy join him as soon as possible, they left.

1 Thessalonians 3:5

But when I could stand it no longer, I sent Timothy to find out about your faith. I was afraid that the tempter had tempted you in some way, and that our work had been a waste of time.

Jeremiah 20:9

When I say, "I won't remember the LORD, nor will I speak in his name anymore, then there is this burning fire in my heart. It is bound up in my bones, I grow weary of trying to hold it in, and I cannot do it!

1 Thessalonians 2:17

Brothers, although we have been separated from you for a little while in person but not in heart we eagerly desire to see you again face to face.

2 Corinthians 2:13

but my spirit could not find any relief, because I couldn't find Titus, my brother. So I said goodbye to them and went on to Macedonia.

Jeremiah 44:22

The LORD could no longer bear it because of your evil deeds and the repulsive things that you did. So your land has become a ruin and an object of horror and ridicule without an inhabitant, as is the case today.

2 Corinthians 11:29-30

Who is weak without me being weak, too? Who is caused to stumble without me becoming indignant?

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Summary

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

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Bible References

When

1 Thessalonians 3:5
But when I could stand it no longer, I sent Timothy to find out about your faith. I was afraid that the tempter had tempted you in some way, and that our work had been a waste of time.
1 Thessalonians 2:17
Brothers, although we have been separated from you for a little while in person but not in heart we eagerly desire to see you again face to face.
Jeremiah 20:9
When I say, "I won't remember the LORD, nor will I speak in his name anymore, then there is this burning fire in my heart. It is bound up in my bones, I grow weary of trying to hold it in, and I cannot do it!
Jeremiah 44:22
The LORD could no longer bear it because of your evil deeds and the repulsive things that you did. So your land has become a ruin and an object of horror and ridicule without an inhabitant, as is the case today.
2 Corinthians 2:13
but my spirit could not find any relief, because I couldn't find Titus, my brother. So I said goodbye to them and went on to Macedonia.
2 Corinthians 11:29
Who is weak without me being weak, too? Who is caused to stumble without me becoming indignant?

We thought

Acts 17:15
The men who escorted Paul took him all the way to Athens and, after receiving instructions to have Silas and Timothy join him as soon as possible, they left.

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