1 Thessalonians 2:18

For that reason I would fain have visited you - I, Paul, again and again - but Satan hindered me.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.

In Context

17But I, my brothers, although torn from you for a short season (in presence, not in heart), made eager efforts to behold you face to face with strong longing.

19For what is my hope, or joy? What is the victor’s wreath in which I exult? What but your own selves in the presence of our Lord Jesus, at his coming! For you are my pride and my delight.

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Cross References

Matthew 4:10"Begone, Satan!" answered Jesus, "for it is written, "Thou must worship the Lord thy God, and Him only must thou serve."

Romans 15:22This is why I have been so hindered from coming to you.

2 Corinthians 11:12I am doing and will continue to do this in order to cut away the ground from under those who wish some cause for slander; and that the ground of their boasting may appear as does mine.

Colossians 4:18I, Paul, add this farewell in my own handwriting. Do not forget these chains of mine. Grace be with you.

Philemon 1:9yet for love’s sake, I rather beseech you, I, Paul, an old man, and now a prisoner for Christ Jesus!

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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