1 Thessalonians 2:19
For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of boasting? are not ye also among others in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
In Context
18Wherefore we would have come unto you (even I Paul) once and again; but Satan hindered us.
20for ye are our glory and our joy.
Cross References
Matthew 16:27For the Son of man will come in the glory of his father, with his angels, and then he will recompense every one according to his practice.
1 Corinthians 4:5Wherefore judge nothing before the time; even until the Lord come, who will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every one have praise from God.
2 Corinthians 1:14As ye have acknowledged us in part, that we are your boasting, as ye also are ours, in the day of the Lord Jesus.
Philippians 4:1Wherefore, my brethren, beloved and much desired, my joy and crown, so stand ye fast in the Lord, my 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 →