1 Thessalonians 2:17

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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.

In presence

Acts 17:10

1 Corinthians 5:3

Colossians 2:5

Endeavoured

Philippians 1:22

Bible References

In presence

The brothers sent Paul and Silas away immediately, in the course of the following night, to Berea. On arriving there they went to the Jewish synagogue.

For my part, though I have been absent from you in person, I have been present with you in spirit, and as thus present I have already passed judgment upon the man who has done this,

For though I am absent from you in person I am with you in spirit, and I am glad to observe your harmony and the solidity of your faith in Christ.

Endeavoured

But now that Timothy has just come back to me from you, and brought me good news of your faith and love, and told me how kindly you think of me and that you long to see me just as much as I long to see you,

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

I want you to understand, brothers, that I have often intended to come to see you (though thus far I have been prevented) in order to produce some results among you, as well as among the rest of the heathen.

But now there is no more work for me in this part of the world, and as I have had a great desire for many years to come to see you,

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