1 Thessalonians 2:19

19 For what is our hope, our joy, or the crown in which we will glory in the presence of our Lord Jesus when he comes? Is it not you?

1 Thessalonians 2:19 in Other Translations

KJV
19 For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?
ESV
19 For what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not you?
NLT
19 After all, what gives us hope and joy, and what will be our proud reward and crown as we stand before our Lord Jesus when he returns? It is you!
MSG
19 Who do you think we're going to be proud of when our Master Jesus appears if it's not you?
CSB
19 For who is our hope, or joy, or crown of boasting in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming? Is it not you?

1 Thessalonians 2:19 In-Context

17 But, brothers and sisters, when we were orphaned by being separated from you for a short time (in person, not in thought), out of our intense longing we made every effort to see you.
18 For we wanted to come to you—certainly I, Paul, did, again and again—but Satan blocked our way.
19 For what is our hope, our joy, or the crown in which we will glory in the presence of our Lord Jesus when he comes? Is it not you?
20 Indeed, you are our glory and joy.

Cross References 3

  • 1. Isaiah 62:3; Philippians 4:1
  • 2. 2 Corinthians 1:14
  • 3. S Matthew 16:27; S Luke 17:30; S 1 Corinthians 1:7; 1 Corinthians 4:5; 1 Thessalonians 3:13; 2 Thessalonians 1:8-10; 1 Peter 1:7; 1 John 2:28; S Revelation 1:7
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