1 Thessalonians 2:19
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?
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
18Therefore we wished to have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan prevented us.
20For ye are our glory and joy.
Cross References
Matthew 16:27For the Son of man shall hereafter come in the glory of his Father, with his angels, and then shall he recompense every man according to his practice.
1 Corinthians 4:5Wherefore judge nothing before the time until the Lord come, who also will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will manifest the counsels of men’s hearts; and then shall praise be given to each from God.
2 Corinthians 1:14As also ye have acknowledged us in part, that we are your glory, as also ye are ours in the day of the Lord Jesus.
Philippians 4:1WHEREFORE, my brethren, beloved, and very dear to me, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, O 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 →