1 Thessalonians 2:18
That was why we made up our minds to go and see you – at least I, Paul, did, more than once – but Satan put difficulties in our way.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.
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Cross References
Matthew 4:10Then Jesus said to him, “Go away, Satan! For scripture says – ‘You must worship the Lord your God, and worship him only.’”
Romans 15:22That is why I have so often been prevented from coming to you.
2 Corinthians 11:12What I am doing now I will continue to do in order to cut away the ground from under those who are wishing for some ground for attacking me, so that as regards the thing of which they boast they may appear in their true characters, just as we do.
Colossians 4:18I, Paul, add this greeting in my own handwriting. Remember these chains of mine. God’s blessing be with you.
Philemon 1:9yet the claims of love make me prefer to plead with you – yes, even me, Paul, though I am an ambassador for Christ Jesus and, now a prisoner for him as well.
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 →