1 Thessalonians 2:19
For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing, except you, in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
18Because we wish to come to you, I Paul indeed both once and twice; and Satan hindered me.
20For you are our glory and joy.
Cross References
Matthew 16:27For the Son of man is about to come in the glory of His Father with His angels, and then He will give to each one according to his works.
1 Corinthians 4:5So judge nothing before the time, until the Lord may come, who will also bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and make manifest the counsels of the hearts; and then praise shall be to each one from God.
2 Corinthians 1:14as you have also known us in part, because we are your glorying, as you ours in the day of the Lord Jesus.
Philippians 4:1So, my beloved and longed for brethren, my joy and my crown, stand fast in the Lord, beloved.
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 →