1 Thessalonians 2:17

Tree of Life Version

But brothers and sisters, after we were orphaned by separation from you for a short time (in person, not in heart), we were all the more eager in our great longing to see you face to face.

Cross References

Genesis 31:30

So now, when you up and left because you really missed your father’s house, why did you steal my gods?”

Genesis 45:28

Then Israel said, “Enough! My son Joseph is still alive. I must go and see him, before I die.”

Genesis 48:11

Then Israel said to Joseph, “To see your face, I didn’t expect—and look, God has let me see your offspring as well!”

2 Samuel 13:39

Then King David’s soul longed to go out to Absalom; for he was comforted about Amnon, since he was dead.

2 Kings 5:26

Then Elisha said to him, “Didn’t my heart go, when the man got down from his chariot to meet you? Is it a time to accept money and accept clothes, or olive groves and vineyards, or sheep and oxen, or male and female servants?

Psalm 63:1

A psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.

Luke 12:58

For while you are going with your accuser to the authorities, make an effort to come to a settlement with him—so he doesn’t drag you before the judge, and the judge hand you over to the officer of the court, and the officer of the court throw you into prison.

Luke 22:15

And He said to them, “I have eagerly 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. Upon arrival, they made their way to the Jewish synagogue.

Romans 1:13

I do not want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters, that many times I planned to come to you (though I was prevented until now)—so I might have some fruit among you also, just as I have among the rest of the nations.

Romans 15:23

But now with no place in these regions, and since I have had a desire for many years to come to you,

1 Corinthians 5:3

For even though I am absent in body, I am present in spirit—I have already passed judgment on the one who has done this thing, as though I were present.

Colossians 2:5

For even though I am absent in body, yet I am with you in spirit—rejoicing to see your good order and the steadfastness of your trust in Messiah.

1 Thessalonians 3:6

But now that Timothy has come to us from you and brought us the good news of your faithfulness and love, and that you always have good memories of us, longing to see us just as we long to see you—