1 Thessalonians 2:18

and have wished to come to you (even) I, Paulos, one time and two; but Satana hindered me.

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

In The King James Version

Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.

In Context

17BUT we, my brethren, having been bereaved-ones of you the time of an hour, as to our presence, but not in our heart, have been the more solicitous to see your faces with great love,

19For what is our hope and our joy, and the crown of our glorying, but you, before our Lord Jeshu at his coming?

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Cross References

Matthew 4:10Then said Jeshu to him, Away with thee, Satana! for it is written that the Lord thy Aloha thou shalt worship, and him only thou shalt serve.

Romans 15:22On this account I have been hindered many times when I would have come to you.

2 Corinthians 11:12But I do this, and also will do it, to cut off the occasion of them who seek an occasion, that in the thing in which they boast they may be found as we are.

Colossians 4:18This salutation with the hand of me, PAULOS. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen.

Philemon 1:9but for love's sake entreating I entreat of thee, I, Paulos, who am the aged as thou knowest, but now also the bondman of Jeshu Meshiha.

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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