1 Thessalonians 2:17

But when we were separated from you, brothers and sisters, for a short time (in presence, not in affection) we became all the more fervent in our great desire to see you in person.

1 Corinthians 5:3

For even though I am absent physically, I am present in spirit. And I have already judged the one who did this, just as though I were present.

Colossians 2:5

For though I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your morale and the firmness of your faith in Christ.

Genesis 31:30

Now I understand that you have gone away because you longed desperately for your father's house. Yet why did you steal my gods?"

Genesis 45:28

Then Israel said, "Enough! My son Joseph is still alive! I will go and see him before I die."

Genesis 48:11

Israel said to Joseph, "I never expected to see you again, but now God has allowed me to see your children too."

2 Samuel 13:39

The king longed to go to Absalom, for he had since been consoled over the death of Amnon.

2 Kings 5:26

Elisha replied, "I was there in spirit when a man turned and got down from his chariot to meet you. This is not the proper time to accept silver or to accept clothes, olive groves, vineyards, sheep, cattle, and male and female servants.

Psalm 63:1

A psalm of David, written when he was in the Judean wilderness. O God, you are my God! I long for you! My soul thirsts for you, my flesh yearns for you, in a dry and parched 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 sent Paul and Silas off to Berea at once, during the night. When they arrived, they went to the Jewish synagogue.

Romans 1:13

I do not want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters, that I often intended to come to you (and was prevented until now), so that I may have some fruit even among you, just as I already have among the rest of the Gentiles.

Romans 15:23

But now there is nothing more to keep me in these regions, and I have for many years desired to come to you

Philippians 1:22-26

Now if I am to go on living in the body, this will mean productive work for me, yet I don't know which I prefer:

1 Thessalonians 3:6

But now Timothy has come to us from you and given us the good news of your faith and love and that you always think of us with affection and long to see us just as we also long to see you!

1 Thessalonians 3:10-11

We pray earnestly night and day to see you in person and make up what may be 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
Elisha replied, "I was there in spirit when a man turned and got down from his chariot to meet you. This is not the proper time to accept silver or to accept clothes, olive groves, vineyards, sheep, cattle, and male and female servants.
Acts 17:10
The brothers sent Paul and Silas off to Berea at once, during the night. When they arrived, they went to the Jewish synagogue.
1 Corinthians 5:3
For even though I am absent physically, I am present in spirit. And I have already judged the one who did this, just as though I were present.
Colossians 2:5
For though I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your morale and the firmness of your faith in Christ.

Endeavoured

1 Thessalonians 3:6
But now Timothy has come to us from you and given us the good news of your faith and love and that you always think of us with affection and long to see us just as we also long to see you!
Genesis 31:30
Now I understand that you have gone away because you longed desperately for your father's house. Yet why did you steal my gods?"
Genesis 45:28
Then Israel said, "Enough! My son Joseph is still alive! I will go and see him before I die."
Genesis 48:11
Israel said to Joseph, "I never expected to see you again, but now God has allowed me to see your children too."
2 Samuel 13:39
The king longed to go to Absalom, for he had since been consoled over the death of Amnon.
Psalm 63:1
A psalm of David, written when he was in the Judean wilderness. O God, you are my God! I long for you! My soul thirsts for you, my flesh yearns for you, in a dry and parched 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 do not want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters, that I often intended to come to you (and was prevented until now), so that I may have some fruit even among you, just as I already have among the rest of the Gentiles.
Romans 15:23
But now there is nothing more to keep me in these regions, and I have for many years desired to come to you
Philippians 1:22
Now if I am to go on living in the body, this will mean productive work for me, yet I don't know which I prefer:

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