1. Source Text: Greek (SBLGNT) 1 Thessalonians 3:1:1 ⧉ΔιὸtheeoTherefore 1 Thessalonians 3:1:2 ⧉μηκέτιmeeketeeno longer 1 Thessalonians 3:1:3 ⧉στέγοντεςsteghondesenduring 1 Thessalonians 3:1:4 ⧉εὐδοκήσαμενevthokeesamenwe decided 1 Thessalonians 3:1:5 ⧉καταλειφθῆναιkataleeftheeneto be left behind 1 Thessalonians 3:1:6 ⧉ἐνenin 1 Thessalonians 3:1:7 ⧉ἈθήναιςatheenesAthens 1 Thessalonians 3:1:8 ⧉μόνοιmoneealone |
1. Formal Translation Therefore, when we could no longer endure, we considered it good to be left behind in Athens alone. |
1. Dynamic Translation So, when we could not stand it any longer, we decided it was best to be left behind by ourselves in Athens. |