1 Thessalonians 3:1

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

Acts 17:15

But they that conducted Paul brought him as far as Athens: and receiving a commandment unto Silas and Timothy that they should come to him with all speed, they departed.

1 Thessalonians 3:5

For this cause I also, when I could no longer forbear, sent that I might know your faith, lest by any means the tempter had tempted you, and our labor should be in vain.

Jeremiah 20:9

And if I say, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name, then there is in my heart as it were a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I am weary with forbearing, and I cannot contain .

1 Thessalonians 2:17

But we, brethren, being bereaved of you for a short season, in presence not in heart, endeavored the more exceedingly to see your face with great desire:

2 Corinthians 2:13

I had no relief for my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but taking my leave of them, I went forth into Macedonia.

Jeremiah 44:22

so that Jehovah could not longer bear, because of the evil of your doings, and because of the abominations which ye have committed; therefore is your land become a desolation, and an astonishment, and a curse, without inhabitant, as it is this day.

2 Corinthians 11:29-30

Who is weak, and I am not weak? who is caused to stumble, and I burn not?

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

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1 Thessalonians 3:5
For this cause I also, when I could no longer forbear, sent that I might know your faith, lest by any means the tempter had tempted you, and our labor should be in vain.
1 Thessalonians 2:17
But we, brethren, being bereaved of you for a short season, in presence not in heart, endeavored the more exceedingly to see your face with great desire:
Jeremiah 20:9
And if I say, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name, then there is in my heart as it were a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I am weary with forbearing, and I cannot contain .
Jeremiah 44:22
so that Jehovah could not longer bear, because of the evil of your doings, and because of the abominations which ye have committed; therefore is your land become a desolation, and an astonishment, and a curse, without inhabitant, as it is this day.
2 Corinthians 2:13
I had no relief for my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but taking my leave of them, I went forth into Macedonia.
2 Corinthians 11:29
Who is weak, and I am not weak? who is caused to stumble, and I burn not?

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Acts 17:15
But they that conducted Paul brought him as far as Athens: and receiving a commandment unto Silas and Timothy that they should come to him with all speed, they departed.

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