Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left 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;

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

At last our desire to have news of you was so strong that, while we ourselves were waiting at Athens,

Darby English Bible (DBY)

Wherefore, being no longer able to refrain ourselves, we thought good to be left alone in Athens,

World English Bible (WEB)

Therefore, when we couldn't stand it any longer, 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,