Therefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;
All Commentaries on 1 Thessalonians 3:1 Go To 1 Thessalonians 3
George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Forbearing no longer. That is, not being able to be at rest, for not seeing you, nor hearing concerning you. (Witham)
Not bearing to be any longer uncertain and uninformed of your constancy, amidst the tribulations you had to endure, I sent Timothy to strengthen you, that you might not be moved in the difficulties to which we are destined, and which it is appointed for us to undergo. (Calmet)
