To be left at Athens. It would seem from 1 Thessalonians 3:1-8, that Timothy came to Paul at Athens, as Paul had directed, (Acts 17:15,) and that Paul sent him back from that city to Thessalonica for the purposes mentioned in 1 Thessalonians 3:2 of this chapter. His returning to Paul again, as mentioned in 1 Thessalonians 3:6, was probably at Corinth, as stated Acts 18:5.
Bibliographical Information Abbott, John S. C. & Abbott, Jacob. "Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 3". "Abbott's Illustrated New Testament". https://studylight.org/commentaries/eng/ain/1-thessalonians-3.html. 1878.
Verse 1
Verse 1
To be left at Athens. It would seem from 1 Thessalonians 3:1-8, that Timothy came to Paul at Athens, as Paul had directed, (Acts 17:15,) and that Paul sent him back from that city to Thessalonica for the purposes mentioned in 1 Thessalonians 3:2 of this chapter. His returning to Paul again, as mentioned in 1 Thessalonians 3:6, was probably at Corinth, as stated Acts 18:5.
Verse 5
Verse 5
I sent; referring to the mission of Timothy alluded to above.
Verse 10
Verse 10
Night and day; very frequently and earnestly.
Verse 11
Verse 11
Direct our way unto you, open the way for us to visit you at such a time as shall be in accordance with the divine will.