1 Thessalonians 2:17

Now we, brothers, on our part, when we were separated from you for a little while -- in person but not in heart -- were extremely eager and intensely longing to see you.

1 Corinthians 5:3

For my part, though I have been absent from you in person, I have been present with you in spirit, and so as really present, by the authority of our Lord Jesus, I have already passed judgment upon the man who has done this --

Colossians 2:5

For though I am far away in person, still I am with you in spirit, and I am glad to note your fine order and the firmness of your faith in Christ.

Luke 22:15

And He said to them, "I have heartily desired to eat this Passover supper with you before I suffer.

Acts 17:10

That night at once the brothers sent Paul and Silas away to Berea, and on arriving there they went to the Jewish synagogue.

Romans 1:13

Furthermore, I want you to know, brothers, that I have often planned to come to see you (though until now I have been prevented), in order that I may gather some fruit among you too, as I have among the rest of the heathen.

Romans 15:23

But now, as there are no more places for me to occupy in this part of the world, and as I have for many years been longing to come to see you,

Philippians 1:22-26

But if to keep on living here means fruit from my labor, I cannot tell which to choose.

1 Thessalonians 3:6

But now, since Timothy has just come back to me from you, and brought me good tidings of your faith and love, and told me how kindly you remembered me and that you are longing to see me as much as I am to see you,

1 Thessalonians 3:10-11

as night and day I continue to pray with deepest earnestness and keenest eagerness that I may see your faces and round out to completeness what 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

Acts 17:10
That night at once the brothers sent Paul and Silas away to Berea, and on arriving there they went to the Jewish synagogue.
1 Corinthians 5:3
For my part, though I have been absent from you in person, I have been present with you in spirit, and so as really present, by the authority of our Lord Jesus, I have already passed judgment upon the man who has done this --
Colossians 2:5
For though I am far away in person, still I am with you in spirit, and I am glad to note your fine order and the firmness of your faith in Christ.

Endeavoured

1 Thessalonians 3:6
But now, since Timothy has just come back to me from you, and brought me good tidings of your faith and love, and told me how kindly you remembered me and that you are longing to see me as much as I am to see you,
Luke 22:15
And He said to them, "I have heartily desired to eat this Passover supper with you before I suffer.
Romans 1:13
Furthermore, I want you to know, brothers, that I have often planned to come to see you (though until now I have been prevented), in order that I may gather some fruit among you too, as I have among the rest of the heathen.
Romans 15:23
But now, as there are no more places for me to occupy in this part of the world, and as I have for many years been longing to come to see you,
Philippians 1:22
But if to keep on living here means fruit from my labor, I cannot tell which to choose.