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1 Thessalonians 2:18-20
J.B. Phillips New Testament
1 Thessalonians 2:18-20
J.B. Phillips New Testament
Absence has indeed made our hearts grow fonder
17-18 Since we have been physically separated from you, my brothers (though never for a moment separated in heart), we have longed all the more to see you. Yes, I, Paul, have longed to come and see you more than once—but somehow Satan prevented our coming.
19-20 Yet who could take your place as our hope and joy and pride when Jesus comes? Who but you, as you will stand before him at his coming? Yes, you are indeed our pride and joy!
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1 Thessalonians 2:18-20
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1 Thessalonians 2:18-20
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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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