1 Thessalonians 2:19
For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Isn’t it even you, before our Lord Jesus at his coming?
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18because we wanted to come to you—indeed, I, Paul, once and again—but Satan hindered us.
20For you are our glory and our joy.
Cross References
Proverbs 12:4A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.
Proverbs 17:6Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children is their parents.
Matthew 16:27For the Son of Man will come in the glory of his Father with his angels, and then he will give to everyone according to his deeds.
1 Corinthians 4:5Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the counsels of the hearts. Then each man will get his praise from God.
2 Corinthians 1:14as also you acknowledged us in part—that we are your boasting, even as you also are ours, in the day of our Lord Jesus.
Philippians 4:1Therefore, my brothers, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my 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 →