1 Thessalonians 3:1-2 So, when we could not stand it any longer Note: Paul’s concern for the spiritual well-being of the Thessalonian Christians became unbearable, we i.e., I, See verse thought it best to be left behind, alone, at Athens Note: Paul was willing to labor alone at Athens, so he could send his fellow-workers to minister to others. See Acts,

AUV⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹ So, when we could not stand it any longer [Note: Paul’s concern for the spiritual well-being of the Thessalonian Christians became unbearable], we [i.e., I, See verse 5] thought it best to be left behind, alone, at Athens [Note: Paul was willing to labor alone at Athens, so he could send his fellow-workers to minister to others. See Acts 17], ² and so we [i.e., I] sent Timothy, our brother and God’s fellow-worker in [the ministry of] the Gospel, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,