1 Thessalonians 3:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Thessalonians 3:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Thessalonians 3:1 is a verse from the book of 1 Thessalonians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Thessalonians 3:1 — KJV
“Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;”
— 1 Thessalonians 3:1 (KJV)
1 Thessalonians 3:1 in Context — About the Book of 1 Thessalonians
1 Thessalonians is among Paul's earliest letters, written to brand-new believers facing persecution — full of encouragement, hope in Christ's return, and comfort for those grieving the dead in Christ. Its closing commands form the shortest discipleship plan ever: rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in everything.
Cross-References for 1 Thessalonians 3:1
“And he thought scorn to lay hands on Mordecai alone; for they had shewed him the people of Mordecai: wherefore Haman sought to destroy all the Jews that were throughout the whole kingdom of Ahasuerus, even the people of Mordecai.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 3:1: wherefore, thought, alone
“For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in vain.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 3:1: could, longer, forbear
“And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. meet...: Heb. as before him”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 3:1: good, alone
“And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day. breaking...: Heb. ascending of the morning”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 3:1: left, alone
“And he left all that he had in Joseph's hand; and he knew not ought he had, save the bread which he did eat. And Joseph was a goodly person, and well favoured.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 3:1: good, left
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