²⁹ Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness.^(A)

Paul’s Longing to See the Thessalonians

¹⁷ But, brothers and sisters, when we were orphaned by being separated from you for a short time (in person, not in thought),^(A) out of our intense longing we made every effort to see you.^(B)

¹⁰ Night and day we pray^(A) most earnestly that we may see you again^(B) and supply what is lacking in your faith.

²⁹ I will no longer hide my face^(A) from them, for I will pour out my Spirit^(B) on the people of Israel, declares the Sovereign Lord.^(C)”