1 Thessalonians 2:19
For what shall be our hope, or joy, or crown of boasting? Shall not even, ye, before our Lord Jesus, in his Presence?
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
18Wherefore, we desired to come unto you—even, I, Paul, both once and again,—and, Satan, thwarted us.
20Ye, in fact, are our glory and joy.
Cross References
Proverbs 12:4A virtuous woman, is the crown of her husband, but, a veritable decay in his bones, is she that causeth shame.
Proverbs 17:6The crown of old men, consists of children’s children, and the adornment of children, is their fathers.
Matthew 16:27For the Son of Man is destined to be coming, in the glory of his Father, with his messengers,—and, then, will he give back unto each one, according to his practice.
1 Corinthians 4:5So then, not before the fitting time, be judging anything,—until the Lord shall come, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and make manifest the counsels of the hearts; and, then, the praise shall come to each one, from God.
2 Corinthians 1:14According as ye have also acknowledged us, in part,—that, your theme of boasting, we are, even indeed as, ye, also [shall be], ours, in the day of our Lord Jesus.
Philippians 4:1So then, my brethren, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown,—thus, stand fast in the Lord, 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 →