1 Thessalonians 2:18
For we wanted to come to you, (indeed, I, Paul, attempted to do so once, and then again,) but Satan impeded us.
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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 33:14God speaks once, and he does not repeat the same thing a second time.
Matthew 4:10Then Jesus said to him: “Go away, Satan. For it has been written: ‘You shall adore the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve.’”
Romans 15:22Because of this also, I was greatly hindered in coming to you, and I have been prevented until the present time.
2 Corinthians 11:12But what I am doing, I will continue to do, so that I may take away an opportunity from those who desire an opportunity by which they may glory, so as to be considered to be like us.
Colossians 4:18The greeting of Paul by my own hand. Remember my chains. May grace be with you. Amen.
Philemon 1:9but I beg you instead, for the sake of charity, since you are so much like Paul: an old man 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 →