1 Thessalonians 2:18
Wherefore we would fain have come to you, even I, Paul, once and again; and Satan hindered us.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
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
Matthew 4:10Then Jesus says to him: Get thee hence, Satan; for it is written: Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.
Romans 15:22For which cause also, for the most part, I was hindered from coming to you.
2 Corinthians 11:12But what I do, and will do, is that I may cut off the occasion of those who desire an occasion, that wherein they boast they may be found even as we.
Colossians 4:18The salutation by the hand of me, Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you.
Philemon 1:9yet for love's sake I beseech rather; being such a one, as 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 →