1 Thessalonians 2:17-20
New English Translation
Forced Absence from Thessalonica
17 But when we were separated from you, brothers and sisters,[a] for a short time (in presence, not in affection)[b] we became all the more fervent in our great desire[c] to see you in person.[d] 18 For we wanted to come to you (I, Paul, in fact tried again and again)[e] but Satan thwarted us. 19 For who is our hope or joy or crown to boast of[f] before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not of course you? 20 For you are our glory and joy!
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- 1 Thessalonians 2:17 tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:4.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:17 tn Grk “in face, not in heart.”
- 1 Thessalonians 2:17 tn Grk “with great desire.”
- 1 Thessalonians 2:17 tn Grk “to see your face.”
- 1 Thessalonians 2:18 tn Or “several times”; Grk, “both once and twice.” The literal expression “once and twice” is frequently used as a Greek idiom referring to an indefinite low number, but more than once (“several times”); see L&N 60.70.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:19 sn Crown to boast of (Grk “crown of boasting”). Paul uses boasting or exultation to describe the Christian’s delight in being commended for faithful service by the Lord at his return (1 Cor 9:15-16; 2 Cor 1:12-14; 10:13-18; Phil 2:16; and 1 Cor 3:14; 4:5).
1 Thessalonians 2:17-20
World English Bible
17 But we, brothers, being bereaved of you for a short season, in presence, not in heart, tried even harder to see your face with great desire, 18 because we wanted to come to you—indeed, I, Paul, once and again—but Satan hindered us. 19 For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Isn’t it even you, before our Lord Jesus[a] at his coming? 20 For you are our glory and our joy.
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- 2:19 TR adds “Christ”
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