1 Thessalonians 2:18
Because we wish to come to you, I Paul indeed both once and twice; and Satan hindered me.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
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 4:10If having fallen down thou mayest worship me: then Jesus says to him, Get behind me, Satan; for it has been written; Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and Him only shalt thou serve.
Romans 15:22Therefore indeed I was hindered much from coming unto you:
2 Corinthians 11:12But what I am doing, I indeed will do, in order that I may cut off occasion from those wishing occasion, in order that in whatsoever they may glory, they may be found even as we are.
Colossians 4:18Salutation of me Paul with my own hand. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you.
Philemon 1:9on account of the divine love, I the more exhort you, being such as Paul the aged, and now also the prisoner of Jesus Christ.
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 →