1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:1 As for me, my brethren, having been so abruptly separated from you, in person, tho' not in affection, I have the more ardently endeavour'd to see you again.

Mace⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹⁷ As for me, my brethren, having been so abruptly separated from you, in person, tho' not in affection, I have the more ardently endeavour'd to see you again. ¹⁸ this I Paul have frequently attempted, but Satan has been my obstacle. ¹⁹ for what can be our hope, or joy, what can crown our pretensions, unless it be you, when we shall appear before the Lord Jesus Christ at his coming? ²⁰ for ye are our glory and our joy. ³ ¹ Being therefore impatient to hear of you, we judg'd it proper to stay at Athens alone, and send you our brother Timothy,