1 Thessalonians 2:17-19
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Paul’s Recent Travel Plans. 17 Brothers, when we were bereft of you for a short time, in person, not in heart, we were all the more eager in our great desire to see you in person.(A) 18 We decided to go to you—I, Paul, not only once but more than once—yet Satan thwarted us.(B) 19 For what is our hope or joy or crown to boast of in the presence of our Lord Jesus at his coming if not you yourselves?(C)
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