1 Thessalonians 2:17

But we, brothers, being deprived of you for a short time in presence, not in heart, used greater diligence to see your face, with much desire.

1 Corinthians 5:3

For I indeed as absent in body, but present in spirit, have already judged as present him that has so done this,

Colossians 2:5

For if I am absent in the flesh, still I am present in spirit with you, rejoicing and beholding your order and the strength 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 brothers immediately, by night, sent away Paul and Silas to Berea; and when they came they went into the synagogue of the Jews;

Romans 1:13

But I wish you not to be ignorant, brothers, that I often purposed to come to you, and was hindered hitherto, that I might have some fruit also among you, as among the other gentiles.

Romans 15:23

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

Philippians 1:22-26

But if to live in the flesh [is allowed me], I have this fruit of my work, and which I shall choose I know not.

1 Thessalonians 3:6

But now Timothy having come to us from you and told us the good news of your faith and love, and that you have a good remembrance of us always, desiring to see us, as we also you,

1 Thessalonians 3:10-11

desiring exceedingly, night and day, to see your face, and to perfect what is lacking of 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 brothers immediately, by night, sent away Paul and Silas to Berea; and when they came they went into the synagogue of the Jews;
1 Corinthians 5:3
For I indeed as absent in body, but present in spirit, have already judged as present him that has so done this,
Colossians 2:5
For if I am absent in the flesh, still I am present in spirit with you, rejoicing and beholding your order and the strength of your faith in Christ.

Endeavoured

1 Thessalonians 3:6
But now Timothy having come to us from you and told us the good news of your faith and love, and that you have a good remembrance of us always, desiring to see us, as we also 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 I wish you not to be ignorant, brothers, that I often purposed to come to you, and was hindered hitherto, that I might have some fruit also among you, as among the other gentiles.
Romans 15:23
but now having no longer a place in these regions, and having a desire to come to you for many years,
Philippians 1:22
But if to live in the flesh [is allowed me], I have this fruit of my work, and which I shall choose I know not.