1 Thessalonians 2:18
Wherefore, we desired to come unto you—even, I, Paul, both once and again,—and, Satan, thwarted us.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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, in one way, GOD may speak,—and, in a second way, one may not heed it:—
Matthew 4:10Then saith Jesus unto him, Withdraw, Satan! for it is written,—The Lord thy God, shalt thou worship, and, to him alone, render divine service.
Romans 15:22Wherefore, also, I have been hindered these many times from coming unto you;
2 Corinthians 11:12But, what I am doing, I also will do,—that I may cut off the occasion of them who are wishing an occasion, that, wherein they are boasting themselves, they may be found even as also, we.
Colossians 4:18The salutation of me Paul, with my own hand:—keep in mind my bonds. Favour be with you!
Philemon 1:9Yet, for loves sake, I rather exhort,—being, such a one, as Paul the aged, now, also, even a prisoner of 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 →