1 Thessalonians 2:19
For 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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18We really wanted to come and visit you, and I, Paul, tried again and again—but Satan stopped us.
Cross References
Proverbs 12:4A good wife is a crown for her husband, but one who brings shame is like rot in his bones.
Proverbs 17:6Old people are proud of their grandchildren, and children are proud of their parents.
Matthew 16:27For the Son of man is going to come in his Father's glory, together with his angels. Then he will give everyone what they deserve according to what they've done.
1 Corinthians 4:5So don't judge anything before the right time—when the Lord comes. He will bring to light all the darkest secrets that are hidden, and he will reveal people's motives. God will give everyone whatever praise they deserve.
2 Corinthians 1:14even if you only understand part of it now, so that when the Lord comes you will be proud of us, just as we are of you.
Philippians 4:1So stand firm in the Lord, my dear friends who mean so much to me, who make me so happy! To me you are my crowning achievement! I truly love you and long to see you!
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 →