1 Thessalonians 2:18
Therefore we wanted to come to you, indeed I, Paul, even once and again, and Satan hindered us.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.
In Context
Cross References
Job 33:14For God speaks once, yea twice, [though man] does not regard it.
Matthew 4:10Then Jesus says to him, Get thee behind me, Satan, for it is written, Thou shall worship Lord thy God, and him only thou shall serve.
Romans 15:22Therefore also, I was delayed these many times coming to you.
2 Corinthians 11:12But what I do, I also will do, so that I may cut off the opportunity of those who desire an opportunity, that in what they boast, they might appear just as we also.
Colossians 4:18The salutation of Paul by my hand. Remember my bonds. Grace is with you. Truly.
Philemon 1:9because of love I rather beseech, being such as aged Paul, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.
Matthew Henry on 1 Thessalonians 2:18-20
Effects of the Christian Ministry. ( a. d. 51.) 17 But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavoured the more abundantly to see your face with great desire. 18 Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once 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. In these words the apostle apologizes for his absence. Here… Read the whole commentary →