1 Thessalonians 3:1

3:1 So when we could bear it no longer, we decided to stay on in Athens ¹  alone.

1 Thessalonians 2:8

2:8 with such affection for you ²  we were happy ³  to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.

[3:1]  ¹ map For location see JP1 C2; JP2 C2; JP3 C2; JP4 C2.

[2:8]  ² tn Grk “longing for you in this way.”

[2:8]  ³ tn Or “we are happy.” This verb may be past or present tense, but the context favors the past.