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1 Thessalonians 2:17-20
New King James Version
1 Thessalonians 2:17-20
New King James Version
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. 18 Therefore we wanted to come to you—even I, Paul, time and again—but (B)Satan hindered us. 19 For (C)what is our hope, or joy, or (D)crown of rejoicing? Is it not even you in the (E)presence of our Lord Jesus Christ (F)at His coming? 20 For you are our glory and joy.
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1 Thessalonians 2:17-20
American Standard Version
1 Thessalonians 2:17-20
American Standard Version
17 But we, brethren, being bereaved of you for [a]a short season, in presence not in heart, endeavored the more exceedingly to see your face with great desire: 18 because we would fain have come unto you, I Paul once and again; and Satan hindered us. 19 For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of glorying? Are not even ye, before our Lord Jesus at his [b]coming? 20 For ye are our glory and our joy.
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- 1 Thessalonians 2:17 Greek a season of an hour.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:19 Greek presence. Compare 2 Cor. 10:10.
1 Thessalonians 2:17-20
New International Version
1 Thessalonians 2:17-20
New International Version
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) 18 For we wanted to come to you—certainly I, Paul, did, again and again—but Satan(C) blocked our way.(D) 19 For what is our hope, our joy, or the crown(E) in which we will glory(F) in the presence of our Lord Jesus when he comes?(G) Is it not you? 20 Indeed, you are our glory(H) and joy.
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