1 Thessalonians 2:18
because we wanted to come to you-indeed, I, Paul, once and again-but Satan hindered us.
New Heart English Bible
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
Job 33:14For God speaks once,yes twice, though man pays no attention.
Matthew 4:10Then Jesus said to him, "Go away, Satan! For it is written, 'You shall worship the Lord your God, and you shall serve him only.'"
Romans 15:22Therefore also I was hindered these many times from coming to you,
2 Corinthians 11:12But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them that desire an occasion, that in which they boast, they may be found even as we.
Colossians 4:18The salutation of me, Paul, with my own hand: remember my bonds. Grace be with you.
Philemon 1:9yet for love's sake I rather beg, being such a one as Paul, the aged, but also a 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 →