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

Immediately the brethren sent away Paul and Silas by night to Berea, where being arriv'd, they went into the synagogue.

as for me, though I am absent in person, yet being present by my authority, with regard to him that has committed this fact, I am come to the same resolution, as if I was present,

for tho' I am absent in person, yet I am present with you in my mind, and am glad to perceive the regularily of your affairs, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ.

Endeavoured

but Timothy, upon his arrival here from you, brings us the agreeable news of the perseverance of your faith and charity, that you always make honourable mention of us, and that you desire to see us as ardently as we do to see you.

and he said to them, I have ardently desired to eat this passover with you, before I suffer.

now I would not have you ignorant, my brethren, that I often purposed to come to you, tho' I have been hindered hitherto, that I might be useful among you as well as among other Gentiles.

but now there being no further occasion for me in these parts, and having had a great desire these many years to visit you;

whether it be an advantage to me or not still to lead this mortal life, what to chuse I cannot tell.