1 Thessalonians 2:17

But since we were torn away from you, brothers, for a short time, in person not in heart, we endeavored the more eagerly and with great desire to see you face to face,

1 Corinthians 5:3

For though absent in body, I am present in spirit; and as if present, I have already pronounced judgment on the one who did such a thing.

Colossians 2:5

For though I am absent in body, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good order and the firmness of your faith in Christ.

Genesis 31:30

And now you have gone away because you longed greatly for your father's house, but why did you steal my gods?"

Genesis 45:28

And Israel said, "It is enough; Joseph my son is still alive. I will go and see him before I die."

Genesis 48:11

And Israel said to Joseph, "I never expected to see your face; and behold, God has let me see your offspring also."

2 Samuel 13:39

And the spirit of the king longed to go out to Absalom, because he was comforted about Amnon, since he was dead.

2 Kings 5:26

But he said to him, "Did not my heart go when the man turned from his chariot to meet you? Was it a time to accept money and garments, olive orchards and vineyards, sheep and oxen, male servants and female servants?

Psalm 63:1

O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.

Luke 22:15

And he said to them, "I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer.

Acts 17:10

The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea, and when they arrived they went into the Jewish synagogue.

Romans 1:13

I want you to know, brothers, that I have often intended to come to you (but thus far have been prevented), in order that I may reap some harvest among you as well as among the rest of the Gentiles.

Romans 15:23

But now, since I no longer have any room for work in these regions, and since I have longed for many years to come to you,

Philippians 1:22-26

If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell.

1 Thessalonians 3:6

But now that Timothy has come to us from you, and has brought us the good news of your faith and love and reported that you always remember us kindly and long to see us, as we long to see you--

1 Thessalonians 3:10-11

as we pray most earnestly night and day that we may see you face to face and supply what is lacking in your faith?

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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

2 Kings 5:26
But he said to him, "Did not my heart go when the man turned from his chariot to meet you? Was it a time to accept money and garments, olive orchards and vineyards, sheep and oxen, male servants and female servants?
Acts 17:10
The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea, and when they arrived they went into the Jewish synagogue.
1 Corinthians 5:3
For though absent in body, I am present in spirit; and as if present, I have already pronounced judgment on the one who did such a thing.
Colossians 2:5
For though I am absent in body, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good order and the firmness of your faith in Christ.

Endeavoured

1 Thessalonians 3:6
But now that Timothy has come to us from you, and has brought us the good news of your faith and love and reported that you always remember us kindly and long to see us, as we long to see you--
Genesis 31:30
And now you have gone away because you longed greatly for your father's house, but why did you steal my gods?"
Genesis 45:28
And Israel said, "It is enough; Joseph my son is still alive. I will go and see him before I die."
Genesis 48:11
And Israel said to Joseph, "I never expected to see your face; and behold, God has let me see your offspring also."
2 Samuel 13:39
And the spirit of the king longed to go out to Absalom, because he was comforted about Amnon, since he was dead.
Psalm 63:1
O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.
Luke 22:15
And he said to them, "I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer.
Romans 1:13
I want you to know, brothers, that I have often intended to come to you (but thus far have been prevented), in order that I may reap some harvest among you as well as among the rest of the Gentiles.
Romans 15:23
But now, since I no longer have any room for work in these regions, and since I have longed for many years to come to you,
Philippians 1:22
If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell.

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