1 Thessalonians 2:20

for you are-being the esteem/glory of{us} and the joy,

Garth's Hyper-literal Translation

In The King James Version

For ye are our glory and joy.

In Context

19for who[?] of{us} may-be-being expectation or joy or garland/crown of{boast-sis[i.e. state of boasting]}[?] Emphatically-not[?] also you in-front of{the Lord of{us}, Jesus}, in to{the presence} of{same}[?],

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 11:7for, on-one-hand, man is_not_owing to-be-being-covered-down/against/according-to the head, originating-under/undertaking [the] image and esteem/glory of{God}; on-the-other-hand, woman is-being [the] esteem/glory of{man},

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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