1 Thessalonians 2:17
Brothers, when we were bereft of you for a little while (out of sight, not out of mind), we were the more eager to see you. We had a keen longing for you.
1 Corinthians 5:3
For my part, present with you in spirit though absent in body, I have already, as in your presence, passed sentence on such an offender as this,
Colossians 2:5
for although I am absent in body I am with you in spirit, and it is a joy to note your steadiness and the solid front of your faith in Christ.
Luke 22:15
He said to them, "I have longed eagerly to eat this passover with you before I suffer,
Acts 17:10
Then the brothers at once sent off Paul and Silas by night to Beroea. When they arrived there, they betook themselves to the Jewish synagogue,
Romans 1:13
Brothers, I would like you to understand that I have often purposed to come to you (though up till now I have been prevented) so as to have some results among you as well as among the rest of the Gentiles.
Romans 15:23
But now, as I have no further scope for work in these parts, and as for a number of years I have had a longing to visit you
Philippians 1:22-26
But then, if it is to be life here below, that means fruitful work for me. So ??well, I cannot tell which to choose;
1 Thessalonians 3:6
But when Timotheus reached me a moment ago, on his return from you, bringing me the good news of your faith and love and of how you always remember me kindly, longing to see me as I long to see you,
1 Thessalonians 3:10-11
Night and day I pray specially that I may see your faces and supply what is defective in your faith.