1 Thessalonians 2:17

James Moffatt - New Testament

Brothers, when we were bereft of you for a little while (out of sight, not out of mind), we were the more eager to see you. We had a keen longing for you.

Cross References

Colossians 2:5

for although I am absent in body I am with you in spirit, and it is a joy to note your steadiness and the solid front of your faith in Christ.

1 Corinthians 5:3

For my part, present with you in spirit though absent in body, I have already, as in your presence, passed sentence on such an offender as this,

1 Thessalonians 3:6

But when Timotheus reached me a moment ago, on his return from you, bringing me the good news of your faith and love and of how you always remember me kindly, longing to see me as I long to see you,

Romans 1:13

Brothers, I would like you to understand that I have often purposed to come to you (though up till now I have been prevented) so as to have some results among you as well as among the rest of the Gentiles.

Romans 15:23

But now, as I have no further scope for work in these parts, and as for a number of years I have had a longing to visit you

Luke 22:15

He said to them, "I have longed eagerly to eat this passover with you before I suffer,

Acts 17:10

Then the brothers at once sent off Paul and Silas by night to Beroea. When they arrived there, they betook themselves to the Jewish synagogue,

Luke 12:58

Thus, when you go before the magistrate with your opponent, do your utmost to get quit of him on the way there, in case he hales you before the judge; then the judge will hand you over to the jailer and the jailer will throw you in prison.