1 Thessalonians 2:17

But we, brethren, having been taken from you for a short time, in person, not in heart, did, with great desire, endeavor the more earnestly to see your face.

1 Corinthians 5:3

For I, in deed, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have already, as if I were present, judged him that has so done this thing;

Colossians 2:5

For, though I am absent in flesh, yet I am present with you in spirit, rejoicing to behold your order, and the firmness of your faith in Christ.

Luke 22:15

And he said to them: I have greatly desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer.

Acts 17:10

And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night to Berea; and when they had come, they went into the synagogue of the Jews.

Romans 1:13

But, brethren, I do not wish you to be ignorant that I often purposed to come to you, though I have been hindered to the present time, that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles.

Romans 15:23

But now, having no longer a place in these regions, and having had for many years a strong desire to come to you,

Philippians 1:22-26

But if this, my life in the flesh, would be profitable for my work in the ministry, verily, what I should choose I know not.

1 Thessalonians 3:6

But now, since Timothy has come to us from you, and has told us the good news of your faith and love, and that you have a good remembrance of us at all times, greatly desiring to see us, as indeed we desire to see you,

1 Thessalonians 3:10-11

night and day praying exceedingly that we may see your face, and perfect that which is lacking in your faith?

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Summary

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.

Bible References

In presence

Acts 17:10
And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night to Berea; and when they had come, they went into the synagogue of the Jews.
1 Corinthians 5:3
For I, in deed, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have already, as if I were present, judged him that has so done this thing;
Colossians 2:5
For, though I am absent in flesh, yet I am present with you in spirit, rejoicing to behold your order, and the firmness of your faith in Christ.

Endeavoured

1 Thessalonians 3:6
But now, since Timothy has come to us from you, and has told us the good news of your faith and love, and that you have a good remembrance of us at all times, greatly desiring to see us, as indeed we desire to see you,
Luke 22:15
And he said to them: I have greatly desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer.
Romans 1:13
But, brethren, I do not wish you to be ignorant that I often purposed to come to you, though I have been hindered to the present time, that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles.
Romans 15:23
But now, having no longer a place in these regions, and having had for many years a strong desire to come to you,
Philippians 1:22
But if this, my life in the flesh, would be profitable for my work in the ministry, verily, what I should choose I know not.