King James Bible
KJVWherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse 1 Thessalonians 3:1 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
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King James BibleKJV | Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone; | |
American Standard VersionASV | Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left behind at Athens alone; | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | For which cause, forbearing no longer, we thought it good to remain at Athens alone: | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Wherefore, being no longer able to refrain ourselves, we thought good to be left alone in Athens, | |
English Revised VersionERV | Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left behind at Athens alone; | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Wherefore, when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone; | |
World English BibleWEB | Therefore, when we couldn't stand it any longer, we thought it good to be left behind at Athens alone, | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Wherefore no longer forbearing, we thought good to be left in Athens alone, | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Why when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone; | |
Weymouth New TestamentWNT | So when we could endure it no longer, we decided to remain behind in Athens alone; |