1 Thessalonians 2:17
But we, brethren, having been torn from you for a short time, in person, not in heart, endeavoured all the more eagerly and with great desire to see you face to face.
Revised King James New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
18Therefore, we wanted to come to you, and I, Paul, more than once; but Satan hindered us.
Cross References
Acts 17:10And the brethren immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Beroea. When they arrived they went into the synagogue of the Jews.
Romans 15:23But now, having no more opportunity for work in these parts, and having a great desire these many years to come to you;
Philippians 1:22But if I live in the flesh, that means fruitful labour for me: yet what I shall choose I do not know.
Matthew Henry on 1 Thessalonians 2:14-17
Effects of the Christian Ministry. ( a. d. 51.) 13 For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe. 14 For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judæa are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as they have of the Jews: 15 Who both killed the Lord… Read the whole commentary →