Parallel Bible results for "1-thessalonians 3:1-2"

1 Thessalonians 3:1-2

New Revised Standard NRS

1 Therefore when we could bear it no longer, we decided to be left alone in Athens;

2 and we sent Timothy, our brother and co-worker for God in proclaiming the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you for the sake of your faith,

New International Version NIV

1 So when we could stand it no longer, we thought it best to be left by ourselves in Athens.

2 We sent Timothy, who is our brother and co-worker in God’s service in spreading the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,