But [when] we were made orphans by separation from you, brothers, for {a short time} (in face, not in heart), [we were] even more eager with great desire to see your face,

For neither at any time were we found, using words of flattery, - even as ye know, nor a pretext for greed - God, is witness!

So we wanted to come to you—even I, Paul, time and again—but Satan hindered us.

Now, concerning those who from time to time pass away, we would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, lest you should mourn as others do who have no hope.