1 Thessalonians 3:1

Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;
— 1 Thessalonians 3:1, King James Version

In other translations

World English Bible (WEB)

Therefore, when we couldn't stand it any longer, we thought it good to be left behind at Athens alone,

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Wherefore no longer forbearing, we thought good to be left in Athens alone,