1 Thessalonians 2:17-20
English Standard Version
Paul's Longing to See Them Again
17 But since we were torn away from you, brothers, for a short time, (A)in person not in heart, we endeavored the more eagerly and with great desire (B)to see you face to face, 18 because we wanted to come to you—I, Paul, again and again—but Satan (C)hindered us. 19 For what is our hope or (D)joy or crown of boasting (E)before our Lord Jesus at his (F)coming? Is it not you? 20 For you are our glory and joy.
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1 Thessalonians 2:17-20
Lexham English Bible
Paul’s Desire to Revisit the Thessalonians
17 But when[a] we were made orphans by separation from you, brothers, for a short time[b] (in face, not in heart), we were even more eager with great desire to see your face, 18 because we wanted to come to you—I, Paul, on more than one occasion[c]—and Satan hindered us. 19 For who is our hope or joy or crown of boasting? Is it not even you, in the presence of our Lord Jesus at his coming? 20 For you are our glory and joy.
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- 1 Thessalonians 2:17 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“were made orphans by separation”) which is understood as temporal
- 1 Thessalonians 2:17 Literally “the time of an hour”
- 1 Thessalonians 2:18 Literally “both once and twice”
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