1 Thessalonians 2:17

But, brethren, we having been absent from you for the space of an hour, in presence, not in heart, we were the more exceedingly anxious to see your face with much desire.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

16forbidding that we should speak to the Gentiles in order that they may be saved; that they may fill up their sins always: but the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost.

18Because we wish to come to you, I Paul indeed both once and twice; and Satan hindered me.

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Cross References

Acts 17:10But the brethren immediately sent away both Paul and Silas to Berea by night, who coming into the synagogue of the Jews departed;

Romans 15:23but now, no longer having a place in these regions, and having an earnest longing for many years to come to you,

Philippians 1:22But if to live in the flesh, this shall be to me the fruit of the work, indeed I know not what I shall ask.

Matthew Henry on 1 Thessalonians 2:14-17

Effects of the Christian Ministry. ( a. d. 51.) 13 For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe. 14 For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judæa are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as they have of the Jews: 15 Who both killed the Lord… Read the whole commentary →

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