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1 Thessalonians 2:18

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because we would fain have come unto you, I Paul once and again; and Satan hindered us.

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1 Thessalonians 2:18 in other translations

because we wanted to come to you—indeed, I, Paul, once and again—but Satan hindered us.

1 Thessalonians 2:18 · World English Bible

1 Thessalonians 2:18 in context

  1. 16forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they may be saved; to fill up their sins always: but the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost.
  2. 17But we, brethren, being bereaved of you for a short season, in presence not in heart, endeavored the more exceedingly to see your face with great desire:
  3. 18because we would fain have come unto you, I Paul once and again; and Satan hindered us.
  4. 19For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of glorying? Are not even ye, before our Lord Jesus at his coming?
  5. 20For ye are our glory and our joy.