| The Darby Translation (DBY) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 1 Wherefore, being no longer able to refrain ourselves, we thought good to be left alone in Athens, | 1 So when we could stand it no longer, we thought it best to be left by ourselves in Athens. |
| 2 and sent Timotheus, our brother and fellow-workman under God in the glad tidings of Christ, to confirm you and encourage [you] concerning your faith, | 2 We sent Timothy, who is our brother and God's fellow worker in spreading the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith, |
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