1 Thessalonians 2:17

But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time, in presence, not in heart, laboured with great desire the more abundantly to see your face.

1 Corinthians 5:3

For I verily as absent in body, but present in spirit, have already,

Colossians 2:5

For though I am absent from you in the flesh, yet I am present with you in spirit, rejoicing to behold your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ.

Luke 22:15

And he said to them, With desire have I desired to eat this passover with you, before I suffer.

Acts 17:10

But the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night to Berea, who coming thither, went into the synagogue of the Jews.

Romans 1:13

Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that I have often purposed to come to you, (though I have been hindred hitherto) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among the other Gentiles.

Romans 15:23

But now having no longer place in these parts, and having had a great desire for many years to come to you, Whenever I go into Spain, I will come to you;

Philippians 1:22-26

But if I am to live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour, and what I should chuse, I know not.

1 Thessalonians 3:6

But now when Timotheus was come to us from you, and had brought us the good tidings of your faith and love, and that ye have good remembrance of us always, longing to see us, as we also to see you:

1 Thessalonians 3:10-11

Night and day praying exceedingly, that we may see your face, and perfect that which is wanting 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

Acts 17:10
But the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night to Berea, who coming thither, went into the synagogue of the Jews.
1 Corinthians 5:3
For I verily as absent in body, but present in spirit, have already,
Colossians 2:5
For though I am absent from you in the flesh, yet I am present with you in spirit, rejoicing to behold your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ.

Endeavoured

1 Thessalonians 3:6
But now when Timotheus was come to us from you, and had brought us the good tidings of your faith and love, and that ye have good remembrance of us always, longing to see us, as we also to see you:
Luke 22:15
And he said to them, With desire have I desired to eat this passover with you, before I suffer.
Romans 1:13
Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that I have often purposed to come to you, (though I have been hindred hitherto) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among the other Gentiles.
Romans 15:23
But now having no longer place in these parts, and having had a great desire for many years to come to you, Whenever I go into Spain, I will come to you;
Philippians 1:22
But if I am to live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour, and what I should chuse, I know not.