1 Thessalonians 2:17

And we, brethren, having been taken from you for the space of an hour -- in presence, not in heart -- did hasten the more abundantly to see your face in much desire,

1 Corinthians 5:3

for I indeed, as being absent as to the body, and present as to the spirit, have already judged, as being present, him who so wrought this thing:

Colossians 2:5

for if even in the flesh I am absent -- yet in the spirit I am with you, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in regard to Christ;

Genesis 31:30

'And now, thou hast certainly gone, because thou hast been very desirous for the house of thy father; why hast thou stolen my gods?'

Genesis 45:28

and Israel saith, 'Enough! Joseph my son is yet alive; I go and see him before I die.'

Genesis 48:11

and Israel saith unto Joseph, 'To see thy face I had not thought, and lo, God hath shewed me also thy seed.'

2 Samuel 13:39

and the soul of king David determineth to go out unto Absalom, for he hath been comforted for Amnon, for he is dead.

2 Kings 5:26

And he saith unto him, 'My heart went not when the man turned from off his chariot to meet thee; is it a time to take silver, and to take garments, and olives, and vines, and flock, and herd, and men-servants, and maid-servants?

Psalm 63:1

A Psalm of David, in his being in the wilderness of Judah. O God, Thou art my God, earnestly do I seek Thee, Thirsted for Thee hath my soul, Longed for Thee hath my flesh, In a land dry and weary, without waters.

Luke 22:15

and he said unto them, 'With desire I did desire to eat this passover with you before my suffering,

Acts 17:10

And the brethren immediately, through the night, sent forth both Paul and Silas to Berea, who having come, went to the synagogue of the Jews;

Romans 1:13

And I do not wish you to be ignorant, brethren, that many times I did purpose to come unto you -- and was hindered till the present time -- that some fruit I might have also among you, even as also among the other nations.

Romans 15:23

and now, no longer having place in these parts, and having a longing to come unto you for many years,

Philippians 1:22-26

And if to live in the flesh is to me a fruit of work, then what shall I choose? I know not;

1 Thessalonians 3:6

And now Timotheus having come unto us from you, and having declared good news to us of your faith and love, and that ye have a good remembrance of us always, desiring much to see us, as we also to see you,

1 Thessalonians 3:10-11

night and day exceedingly beseeching, that we might see your face, and perfect the things 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
And he saith unto him, 'My heart went not when the man turned from off his chariot to meet thee; is it a time to take silver, and to take garments, and olives, and vines, and flock, and herd, and men-servants, and maid-servants?
Acts 17:10
And the brethren immediately, through the night, sent forth both Paul and Silas to Berea, who having come, went to the synagogue of the Jews;
1 Corinthians 5:3
for I indeed, as being absent as to the body, and present as to the spirit, have already judged, as being present, him who so wrought this thing:
Colossians 2:5
for if even in the flesh I am absent -- yet in the spirit I am with you, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in regard to Christ;

Endeavoured

1 Thessalonians 3:6
And now Timotheus having come unto us from you, and having declared good news to us of your faith and love, and that ye have a good remembrance of us always, desiring much to see us, as we also to see you,
Genesis 31:30
'And now, thou hast certainly gone, because thou hast been very desirous for the house of thy father; why hast thou stolen my gods?'
Genesis 45:28
and Israel saith, 'Enough! Joseph my son is yet alive; I go and see him before I die.'
Genesis 48:11
and Israel saith unto Joseph, 'To see thy face I had not thought, and lo, God hath shewed me also thy seed.'
2 Samuel 13:39
and the soul of king David determineth to go out unto Absalom, for he hath been comforted for Amnon, for he is dead.
Psalm 63:1
A Psalm of David, in his being in the wilderness of Judah. O God, Thou art my God, earnestly do I seek Thee, Thirsted for Thee hath my soul, Longed for Thee hath my flesh, In a land dry and weary, without waters.
Luke 22:15
and he said unto them, 'With desire I did desire to eat this passover with you before my suffering,
Romans 1:13
And I do not wish you to be ignorant, brethren, that many times I did purpose to come unto you -- and was hindered till the present time -- that some fruit I might have also among you, even as also among the other nations.
Romans 15:23
and now, no longer having place in these parts, and having a longing to come unto you for many years,
Philippians 1:22
And if to live in the flesh is to me a fruit of work, then what shall I choose? I know not;