1 Thessalonians 2:17
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Longing to See Them
17 But we, brethren, having been taken away from you for a short time (A)in presence, not in heart, endeavored more eagerly to see your face with great desire.
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Colossians 2:5
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5 For (A)though I am absent in the flesh, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing [a]to see (B)your good order and the (C)steadfastness of your faith in Christ.
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- Colossians 2:5 Lit. and seeing
1 Corinthians 5:3
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3 (A)For I indeed, as absent in body but present in spirit, have already judged (as though I were present) him who has so done this deed.
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1 Thessalonians 3:6
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Encouraged by Timothy
6 (A)But now that Timothy has come to us from you, and brought us good news of your faith and love, and that you always have good remembrance of us, greatly desiring to see us, (B)as we also to see you—
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Romans 1:13
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13 Now I do not want you to be unaware, brethren, that I often planned to come to you (but (A)was hindered until now), that I might have some (B)fruit among you also, just as among the other Gentiles.
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1 Thessalonians 3:10-11
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10 night and day praying exceedingly that we may see your face (A)and perfect what is lacking in your faith?
Prayer for the Church
11 Now may our God and Father Himself, and our Lord Jesus Christ, (B)direct our way to you.
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Philippians 1:22-26
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22 But if I live on in the flesh, this will mean fruit from my labor; yet what I shall choose I [a]cannot tell. 23 [b]For I am hard-pressed between the two, having a (A)desire to depart and be with Christ, which is (B)far better. 24 Nevertheless to remain in the flesh is more needful for you. 25 And being confident of this, I know that I shall remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy of faith, 26 that (C)your rejoicing for me may be more abundant in Jesus Christ by my coming to you again.
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- Philippians 1:22 do not know
- Philippians 1:23 NU, M But
Romans 15:23
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23 But now no longer having a place in these parts, and (A)having a great desire these many years to come to you,
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Acts 17:10
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Ministering at Berea
10 Then (A)the brethren immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea. When they arrived, they went into the synagogue of the Jews.
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Luke 22:15
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15 Then He said to them, “With fervent desire I have desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer;
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Psalm 63:1
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Joy in the Fellowship of God
A Psalm of David (A)when he was in the wilderness of Judah.
63 O God, You are my God;
Early will I seek You;
(B)My soul thirsts for You;
My flesh longs for You
In a dry and thirsty land
Where there is no water.
2 Kings 5:26
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26 Then he said to him, “Did not my heart go with you when the man turned back from his chariot to meet you? Is it (A)time to receive money and to receive clothing, olive groves and vineyards, sheep and oxen, male and female servants?
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2 Samuel 13:39
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39 And [a]King David [b]longed to go to Absalom. For he had been (A)comforted concerning Amnon, because he was dead.
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- 2 Samuel 13:39 So with MT, Syr., Vg.; LXX the spirit of the king; Tg. the soul of King David
- 2 Samuel 13:39 So with MT, Tg.; LXX, Vg. ceased to pursue after
Genesis 48:11
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11 And Israel said to Joseph, (A)“I had not thought to see your face; but in fact, God has also shown me your offspring!”
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Genesis 45:28
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28 Then Israel said, “It is enough. Joseph my son is still alive. I will go and see him before I die.”
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Genesis 31:30
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30 And now you have surely gone because you greatly long for your father’s house, but why did you (A)steal my gods?”
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