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1 Thessalonians 2:18-20
International Standard Version
1 Thessalonians 2:18-20
International Standard Version
18 That is why we wanted to come to you. Certainly I, Paul, wanted to come[a] time and again, but Satan blocked our way. 19 After all, who is our hope, joy, or reason for[b] rejoicing in the presence of our Lord Jesus at his coming? It is you, isn’t it? 20 Yes, you are our glory and joy!
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- 1 Thessalonians 2:18 The Gk. lacks wanted to come
- 1 Thessalonians 2:19 Lit. or crown of
1 Thessalonians 2:18-20
New International Version
1 Thessalonians 2:18-20
New International Version
18 For we wanted to come to you—certainly I, Paul, did, again and again—but Satan(A) blocked our way.(B) 19 For what is our hope, our joy, or the crown(C) in which we will glory(D) in the presence of our Lord Jesus when he comes?(E) Is it not you? 20 Indeed, you are our glory(F) and joy.
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