1 Thessalonians 2:18

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

For we wanted to come to you—certainly I, Paul, wanted to again and again—but Satan blocked our way.

Cross References

Job 33:14

For God speaks in one way and in two, though people do not perceive it.

Matthew 4:10

Then Jesus said to him, “Away with you, Satan! for it is written, ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve only him.’ ”

Romans 1:13

I do not want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters, 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 I have among the rest of the gentiles.

Romans 15:22

This is the reason that I have so often been hindered from coming to you.

1 Corinthians 16:21

I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand.

Philippians 4:16

For even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me help for my needs more than once.

Colossians 4:18

I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.

2 Thessalonians 3:17

I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. This is the mark in every letter of mine; it is the way I write.

Philemon 1:9

yet I would rather appeal to you on the basis of love—and I, Paul, do this as an old man and now also as a prisoner of Christ Jesus.

Revelation 2:10

Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Beware, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison so that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have affliction. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.