1 Thessalonians 2:19
For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of glorying? Are not also ye, in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
18Wherefore we would fain have come to you, even I, Paul, once and again; and Satan hindered us.
20For ye are our glory and joy.
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 each one according to his works.
1 Corinthians 4:5So then judge not anything before the time, until the Lord come, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and make manifest the counsels of the hearts; and then shall each one have his praise of God.
2 Corinthians 1:14as also ye did acknowledge us in part, that we are your glorying, even as ye also are ours in the day of the Lord Jesus.
Philippians 4:1Therefore, my brethren beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, 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 →