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Paul’s Desire to Visit the Thessalonians Again

17 As for us, brothers and sisters, when for a short time we were made orphans by being separated from you—in person, not in heart—we longed with great eagerness to see you face to face.(A) 18 For we wanted to come to you—certainly I, Paul, wanted to again and again—but Satan blocked our way.(B) 19 For what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not you?(C) 20 Yes, you are our glory and joy!

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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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