1 Thessalonians 2:17-20
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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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1 Thessalonians 2:17-20
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Timothy’s Report to Paul
17 Brothers, although we have been separated from you for a little while—in person but not in heart—we eagerly desire to see you again face to face. 18 That is why we wanted to come to you. Certainly I, Paul, wanted to come[a] time and again, but Satan blocked our way. 19 After all, who is our hope, joy, or reason for[b] rejoicing in the presence of our Lord Jesus at his coming? It is you, isn’t it? 20 Yes, you are our glory and joy!
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- 1 Thessalonians 2:18 The Gk. lacks wanted to come
- 1 Thessalonians 2:19 Lit. or crown of
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