Holman Christian Standard Bible CSB
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17 But as for us, brothers, after we were forced to leave you for a short time (in person, not in heart), we greatly desired and made every effort to return and see you face to face.
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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 So we wanted to come to you-even I, Paul, time and again-but Satan hindered us.
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For we wanted to come to you—certainly I, Paul, did, again and again—but Satan blocked our way.
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?
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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 For you are our glory and joy!
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Indeed, you are our glory and joy.
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