18 [a]For (A)we wanted to come to you—I, Paul, [b](B)more than once—and yet (C)Satan (D)hindered us. 19 For who is our hope or (E)joy or crown of exultation? Is it not even you, in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His [c](F)coming? 20 For you are (G)our glory and joy.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Thessalonians 2:18 Or Because
  2. 1 Thessalonians 2:18 Lit both once and twice
  3. 1 Thessalonians 2:19 Or presence

18 For we wanted to come to you—certainly I, Paul, did, again and again—but Satan(A) blocked our way.(B) 19 For what is our hope, our joy, or the crown(C) in which we will glory(D) in the presence of our Lord Jesus when he comes?(E) Is it not you? 20 Indeed, you are our glory(F) and joy.

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