1 Thessalonians 2:17

Brothers, although we have been separated from you for a little while in person but not in heart we eagerly desire to see you again face to face.

1 Corinthians 5:3

Even though I am away from you physically, I am with you in spirit. I have already passed judgment on the man who did this, as though I were present with you.

Colossians 2:5

For although I am physically absent, I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see how stable you are and how firm your faith in the Messiah is.

Genesis 31:30

Now, you can go if you must go, because you certainly are longing to go to your father's house. But why did you steal my gods?"

Genesis 45:28

"It's enough," Israel replied. "My son Joseph is still alive. I'm going to go see him before I die!"

Genesis 48:11

Then he told Joseph, "I never thought I'd see you again, and now God has allowed me to see your children as well!"

2 Samuel 13:39

Meanwhile, King David longed to visit Absalom, since he was moved to compassion over Amnon's death.

2 Kings 5:26

But Elisha responded, "Didn't my heart break as the man was turning from his chariot to greet you? Is now the time to receive money? To receive clothes? And olive groves, vineyards, sheep, oxen, servants, or female attendants?

Psalm 63:1

God, you are my God! I will fervently seek you. My soul thirsts for you; my flesh longs for you in a dry, weary, and parched land.

Luke 22:15

He told them, "I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover meal with you before I suffer,

Acts 17:10

That night the brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. When they arrived, they went into the Jewish synagogue.

Romans 1:13

I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that I often planned to come to you (but have been prevented from doing so until now), so that I might reap a harvest among you, just as I have among the rest of the gentiles.

Romans 15:23

But now, having no further opportunities in these regions, I want to come to you, as I've desired to do for many years.

Philippians 1:22-26

Now if I continue living, fruitful labor is the result, so I do not know which I would prefer.

1 Thessalonians 3:6

But Timothy has just now returned from visiting you and has told us the good news about your faith and love. He also told us that you always have fond memories of us and want to see us, just as we want to see you.

1 Thessalonians 3:10-11

We pray very hard night and day that we may see you again face to face, so that we may equip you with whatever 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

2 Kings 5:26
But Elisha responded, "Didn't my heart break as the man was turning from his chariot to greet you? Is now the time to receive money? To receive clothes? And olive groves, vineyards, sheep, oxen, servants, or female attendants?
Acts 17:10
That night the brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. When they arrived, they went into the Jewish synagogue.
1 Corinthians 5:3
Even though I am away from you physically, I am with you in spirit. I have already passed judgment on the man who did this, as though I were present with you.
Colossians 2:5
For although I am physically absent, I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see how stable you are and how firm your faith in the Messiah is.

Endeavoured

1 Thessalonians 3:6
But Timothy has just now returned from visiting you and has told us the good news about your faith and love. He also told us that you always have fond memories of us and want to see us, just as we want to see you.
Genesis 31:30
Now, you can go if you must go, because you certainly are longing to go to your father's house. But why did you steal my gods?"
Genesis 45:28
"It's enough," Israel replied. "My son Joseph is still alive. I'm going to go see him before I die!"
Genesis 48:11
Then he told Joseph, "I never thought I'd see you again, and now God has allowed me to see your children as well!"
2 Samuel 13:39
Meanwhile, King David longed to visit Absalom, since he was moved to compassion over Amnon's death.
Psalm 63:1
God, you are my God! I will fervently seek you. My soul thirsts for you; my flesh longs for you in a dry, weary, and parched land.
Luke 22:15
He told them, "I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover meal with you before I suffer,
Romans 1:13
I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that I often planned to come to you (but have been prevented from doing so until now), so that I might reap a harvest among you, just as I have among the rest of the gentiles.
Romans 15:23
But now, having no further opportunities in these regions, I want to come to you, as I've desired to do for many years.
Philippians 1:22
Now if I continue living, fruitful labor is the result, so I do not know which I would prefer.

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