1 Thessalonians 2:18
through-that we-will to-come toward you, on-one-hand I, Paul, and once and twice also the Satan/adversary cuts-in [on] us,
Garth's Hyper-literal Translation
In The King James Version
Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.
In Context
Cross References
Matthew 4:10Then the Jesus is-saying to{same}, "Be-withdrawing behind of{me}, Satan/adversary, for it-has-been-written, 'You-will-worship [the] Lord, the God of{you}, and to{same only}, you-will-render-employment.'"
Romans 15:22through-which also I-have-been-being-cut-in[i.e. impeded] the many of{the} to-come toward you.
2 Corinthians 11:12moreover, what I-am-doing and will-do, in-which-place I-may-cut-out the impetus/impulse/initiative-off/away-from of{the[plural] will-ing} impetus/impulse/initiative-off/away-from, in-which-place in to{which} they-are-boasting they-may-be-discovered/found according-as also we,
Colossians 4:18The greeting to{the my hand}, of{Paul}. Be-remembering of{the bonds} of{me}. The grace/favor alongside of{you}. Amen.
Philemon 1:9through the love, more I-am-calling-aside to-which-the-same, being as Paul, old-man; moreover, emphatically-now also bound/captive of{Anointed 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 →