YLT(i)
17 And we, brethren, having been taken from you for the space of an hour—in presence, not in heart—did hasten the more abundantly to see your face in much desire,
18 wherefore we wished to come unto you, (I indeed Paul,) both once and again, and the Adversary did hinder us;
19 for what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? are not even ye before our Lord Jesus Christ in his presence?
20 for ye are our glory and joy.
3 1 Wherefore no longer forbearing, we thought good to be left in Athens alone,
3 1 Wherefore no longer forbearing, we thought good to be left in Athens alone,