Other translations
American Standard Version
Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left behind at Athens alone;
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And because we did not resist, we chose to remain in Athens by ourselves,
Darby Bible Translation
Wherefore, being no longer able to refrain ourselves, we thought good to be left alone in Athens,
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
For which cause, forbearing no longer, we thought it good to remain at Athens alone:
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left behind at Athens alone;
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
Therefore when we could bear it no longer, we were willing to be left behind at Athens alone,
God's Word
We thought it best to remain in Athens by ourselves. But, because we couldn't wait any longer [for news about you],
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Therefore, when we could no longer stand it, we thought it was better to be left alone in Athens.
International Standard Version
Therefore, when we could stand it no longer, we decided to remain alone in Athens
NET Bible
So when we could bear it no longer, we decided to stay on in Athens alone.
New American Standard Bible
Therefore when we could endure it no longer, we thought it best to be left behind at Athens alone,
New International Version
So when we could stand it no longer, we thought it best to be left by ourselves in Athens.
New Living Translation
Finally, when we could stand it no longer, we decided to stay alone in Athens,
Webster's Bible Translation
Wherefore, when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;
Weymouth New Testament
So when we could endure it no longer, we decided to remain behind in Athens alone;
The World English Bible
Therefore, when we couldn't stand it any longer, we thought it good to be left behind at Athens alone,