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I could no longer endure it

Paul is describing his own emotions by using an idiom. Alternate translation: "I could not continue to wait patiently" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-idiom)

I sent

It is implied that Paul sent Timothy. This can be made explicit. Alternate translation: "I sent Timothy" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit)

our labor

"our hard work among you" or "our teaching among you"

in vain

"useless"