1 Thessalonians 2:18

18 For we wanted to come to you—certainly I, Paul, did, again and again—but Satan blocked our way.

1 Thessalonians 2:18 in Other Translations

KJV
18 Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.
ESV
18 because we wanted to come to you--I, Paul, again and again--but Satan hindered us.
NLT
18 We wanted very much to come to you, and I, Paul, tried again and again, but Satan prevented us.
MSG
18 You can't imagine how much we missed you! I, Paul, tried over and over to get back, but Satan stymied us each time.
CSB
18 So we wanted to come to you-even I, Paul, time and again-but Satan hindered us.

1 Thessalonians 2:18 In-Context

16 in their effort to keep us from speaking to the Gentiles so that they may be saved. In this way they always heap up their sins to the limit. The wrath of God has come upon them at last.
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 2

  • 1. S Matthew 4:10
  • 2. Romans 1:13; Romans 15:22
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