1 Thessalonians 2:18

We really wanted to come and visit you, and I, Paul, tried again and again—but Satan stopped 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

17Brothers and sisters, since we felt as if we'd experienced a family separation because we hadn't seen you for a while (separated physically though not in spirit), we tried even harder to come and see you again face to face because that's what we wanted to do.

19For what gives us hope, what makes us happy, what we are really proud of as we stand before our Lord Jesus Christ when he comes back—is having you there too!

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Cross References

Job 33:14God speaks over and over again, but people don't notice.

Matthew 4:10“Go away, Satan!” said Jesus. “As Scripture says, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God and serve him, and him alone.’”

Romans 15:22That's why I was prevented so many times from coming to see you.

2 Corinthians 11:12I'll continue to do what I've always done, so as to remove any opportunity for those who want to boast that their work is the same as ours.

Colossians 4:18I, Paul, write my closing greetings with my own hand. Remember I'm in prison. Grace be with you.

Philemon 1:9I would rather ask you this favor out of love. Old Paul, now also a prisoner of Christ Jesus,

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 →

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