1 Thessalonians 2:17-20
21st Century King James Version
17 But we, brethren, being taken away from you for a short time (in presence, but not in heart), endeavored the more abundantly and with great desire to see your face.
18 Therefore we would have come unto you — even I, Paul, time and again — but Satan hindered us.
19 For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at His coming?
20 For ye are our glory and joy.
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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.
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