I Thessalonians 2:17
The Scripture
(17) 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.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Paul reminded the Thessalonians that his preaching among them was not from deceit or impure motives, but that he had been gentle among them like a nursing mother and had labored night and day so as not to burden them. He expressed his deep longing to see them again and his joy and hope in them as his crown of rejoicing.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
II Kings 5:26Acts 17:10I Corinthians 5:3Colossians 2:5I Thessalonians 3:6I Thessalonians 3:10I Thessalonians 3:11Genesis 31:30Genesis 45:28Genesis 48:11II Samuel 13:39Psalms 63:1
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