1 Thessalonians 2:17

English Standard Version 2016

But since we were torn away from you, brothers, for a short time, in person not in heart, we endeavored the more eagerly and with great desire to see you face to face,

Cross References

Colossians 2:5

For though I am absent in body, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good order and the firmness of your faith in Christ.

1 Corinthians 5:3

For though absent in body, I am present in spirit; and as if present, I have already pronounced judgment on the one who did such a thing.

1 Thessalonians 3:6

But now that Timothy has come to us from you, and has brought us the good news of your faith and love and reported that you always remember us kindly and long to see us, as we long to see you—

Romans 1:13

I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that I have often intended to come to you (but thus far have been prevented), in order that I may reap some harvest among you as well as among the rest of the Gentiles.

Romans 15:23

But now, since I no longer have any room for work in these regions, and since I have longed for many years to come to you,

Luke 22:15

And he said to them, “I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer.

Psalm 63:1

O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.

Acts 17:10

The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea, and when they arrived they went into the Jewish synagogue.

2 Kings 5:26

But he said to him, “Did not my heart go when the man turned from his chariot to meet you? Was it a time to accept money and garments, olive orchards and vineyards, sheep and oxen, male servants and female servants?

2 Samuel 13:39

And the spirit of the king longed to go out to Absalom, because he was comforted about Amnon, since he was dead.

Genesis 48:11

And Israel said to Joseph, “I never expected to see your face; and behold, God has let me see your offspring also.”

Genesis 45:28

And Israel said, “It is enough; Joseph my son is still alive. I will go and see him before I die.”

Genesis 31:30

And now you have gone away because you longed greatly for your father’s house, but why did you steal my gods?”

Luke 12:58

As you go with your accuser before the magistrate, make an effort to settle with him on the way, lest he drag you to the judge, and the judge hand you over to the officer, and the officer put you in prison.