1 Thessalonians 2:18
Wherefore we would have come unto you (even I Paul) once and again; but Satan hindered us.
1770 John Worsley NT
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
Matthew 4:10then Jesus saith unto him, Be gone, Satan; for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God,
Romans 15:22And thus I have been much hindered from coming to you:
2 Corinthians 11:12God knoweth. But what I do, I will do, that I may cut off occasion from those that desire an occasion of boasting or censure, that in what they boast of they may be found to do even as we do.
Colossians 4:18The salutation of me Paul, with my own hand. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen.
Philemon 1:9I would rather intreat thee out of love to me, being such a one as Paul the aged, and now a prisoner too for the sake 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 →