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1 Thessalonians 2:17-18

17 Paul’s Longing to See the Thessalonians
But, brothers, when we were torn away from you for a short time (in person, not in thought), out of our intense longing we made every effort to see you.

18 For we wanted to come to you—certainly I, Paul, did, again and again—but Satan stopped us.

Cross References for 1 Thessalonians 2:17-18

Psalms 63:1 - Psalm 63 A psalm of David. When he was in the Desert of Judah. O God, you are my God, earnestly... Click to read the verse Psalms 63:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 63:1

1 Thessalonians 3:10-11 - Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you again and supply what is lacking in yo... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 3:10-11 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 3:10-11

Genesis 31:30 - Now you have gone off because you longed to return to your father’s house. But why did you stea... Click to read the verse Genesis 31:30 Click to read the verse Genesis 31:30

Genesis 45:28 - And Israel said, “I’m convinced! My son Joseph is still alive. I will go and see him before I d... Click to read the verse Genesis 45:28 Click to read the verse Genesis 45:28

2 Samuel 13:39 - And the spirit of the king longed to go to Absalom, for he was consoled concerning Amnon’s death. Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 13:39 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 13:39

Genesis 48:11 - Israel said to Joseph, “I never expected to see your face again, and now God has allowed me to ... Click to read the verse Genesis 48:11 Click to read the verse Genesis 48:11

Colossians 2:5 - For though I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit and delight to see how... Click to read the verse Colossians 2:5 Click to read the verse Colossians 2:5

Luke 22:15 - And he said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. Click to read the verse Luke 22:15 Click to read the verse Luke 22:15

2 Kings 5:26 - But Elisha said to him, “Was not my spirit with you when the man got down from his chariot to m... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 5:26 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 5:26

1 Corinthians 5:3 - Even though I am not physically present, I am with you in spirit. And I have already passed jud... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 5:3 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 5:3

Romans 1:13 - I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that I planned many times to come to you (but have b... Click to read the verse Romans 1:13 Click to read the verse Romans 1:13

Acts 17:10 - In Berea As soon as it was night, the brothers sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. On arriving t... Click to read the verse Acts 17:10 Click to read the verse Acts 17:10

1 Thessalonians 3:6 - Timothy’s Encouraging Report But Timothy has just now come to us from you and has brought good ... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 3:6 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 3:6

Acts 21:1 - On to Jerusalem After we had torn ourselves away from them, we put out to sea and sailed straig... Click to read the verse Acts 21:1 Click to read the verse Acts 21:1

1 Thessalonians 3:1 - So when we could stand it no longer, we thought it best to be left by ourselves in Athens. Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 3:1 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 3:1

Romans 15:23 - Paul’s Plan to Visit Rome But now that there is no more place for me to work in these regions, ... Click to read the verse Romans 15:23 Click to read the verse Romans 15:23

Philippians 1:22-26 - If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I cho... Click to read the verse Philippians 1:22-26 Click to read the verse Philippians 1:22-26