11 Bible Verses about Gone Away

Now Thomas, one of the Twelve, who was called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came in.

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.

So when the crowd saw that neither Jesus nor His disciples were there, they got into boats themselves and went to Capernaum to look for Jesus.

and I am glad for your sake that I was not there so that you may come to have real faith in me. But let us go to him."

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 --

and yet I am cheerful and confident, but really I prefer to be away from home in the body and to be at home with the Lord.

So whether I am at home or away from home, it is my constant ambition to please Him.

Now I appeal to you in person, by the gentleness and fairness of Christ, I, Paul, who am so "condescending when face to face with you, but so courageous toward you when far away!"

Such people should consider this: When I arrive for action I shall do exactly what I said I would in my letters when far away.

This is why I am writing this while far away from you, that when I do come, I may not have to deal harshly with you in accordance with the authority which the Lord has given me, for building you up, not for tearing you down.

So, my dearly loved friends, as you have always been obedient, so now with reverence and awe keep on working clear down to the finishing point of your salvation not only as though I were with you but much more because I am away;