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1 Thessalonians 3:1

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Therefore, when we couldn't stand it any longer, we thought it good to be left behind at Athens alone,

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Athens was the leading city of ancient Greece, renowned for learning, philosophy, and civic life. In this passage Paul and his companions remain there, apparently alone, so that Timothy can be sent to strengthen the young Thessalonian church amid persecution.

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1 Thessalonians 3:1 mentions Athens.

Athens · George E. Koronaios

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