1 Thessalonians 2:19
For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even you, in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming? You indeed are our glory and joy.
Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
18For this reason, we intended to go to you, (I Paul) both once and again, but Satan hindered us.
Cross References
Matthew 16:27For the Son of man will come in the glory of his Father, with his angels; and then he will reward every one according to his deeds.
1 Corinthians 4:5So, then, judge nothing before the time, till the Lord comes, who will bring to light the secret works of darkness, and will also make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall each have his praise from God.
2 Corinthians 1:14as some of you also acknowledge us, that we are the cause of your rejoicing, even as you, also, are of ours, in the day of the Lord Jesus.
Philippians 4:1So, then, my brethren, beloved and ardently desired, my joy and my crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my beloved.
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 →