1 Thessalonians 2:17

The Text-Critical English New Testament

As for us, brothers, when we were bereaved of you for a brief hour (being physically absent, but with you in our hearts), we longed with great eagerness to see you face to face.

Cross References

Luke 12:58

As yoʋ are going with yoʋr adversary before the magistrate, make an effort to settle with him on the way, lest he drag yoʋ to the judge, and the judge hand yoʋ over to the officer, and the officer throw yoʋ into prison.

Luke 22:15

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

Acts 17:10

As soon as it was night the brothers sent Paul and Silas to Berea. When they arrived, they went to the synagogue of the Jews.

Romans 1:13

I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that I have often intended to come to you (but have been hindered until the present time) so that I might have some fruit among you as well, just as I have had among the other Gentiles.

Romans 15:23

But now, since I no longer have a place in these regions, and since I have longed for many years to come to you,

1 Corinthians 5:3

For though I am absent in body, I am present in spirit. And I have already judged the man who did this, just as though I were present.

Colossians 2:5

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

1 Thessalonians 3:6

But Timothy has now come back to us from you and has brought us good news of your faith and love. He reports that you always have good memories of us, longing to see us, just as we also long to see you.