1 Thessalonians 2:18
wherefore we wished to come unto you, (I indeed Paul,) both once and again, and the Adversary did hinder us;
Young's Literal Translation
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 once doth God speak, and twice, (He doth not behold it.)
Matthew 4:10Then saith Jesus to him, 'Go — Adversary, for it hath been written, The Lord thy God thou shalt bow to, and Him only thou shalt serve.'
Romans 15:22Wherefore, also, I was hindered many times from coming unto you,
2 Corinthians 11:12and what I do, I also will do, that I may cut off the occasion of those wishing an occasion, that in that which they boast they may be found according as we also;
Colossians 4:18The salutation by the hand of me, Paul; remember my bonds; the grace [is] with you. Amen.
Philemon 1:9because of the love I rather entreat, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner 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 →