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1 Thessalonians 2:16-18
English Standard Version Anglicised
1 Thessalonians 2:16-18
English Standard Version Anglicised
16 (A)by hindering us from speaking to the Gentiles that they might be saved—so as always (B)to fill up the measure of their sins. But (C)God's wrath has come upon them at last![a]
Paul's Longing to See Them Again
17 But since we were torn away from you, brothers, for a short time, (D)in person not in heart, we endeavoured the more eagerly and with great desire (E)to see you face to face, 18 because we wanted to come to you—I, Paul, again and again—but Satan (F)hindered us.
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- 1 Thessalonians 2:16 Or completely, or for ever
1 Thessalonians 2:16-18
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1 Thessalonians 2:16-18
New International Version
16 in their effort to keep us from speaking to the Gentiles(A) so that they may be saved. In this way they always heap up their sins to the limit.(B) The wrath of God has come upon them at last.[a]
Paul’s Longing to See the Thessalonians
17 But, brothers and sisters, when we were orphaned by being separated from you for a short time (in person, not in thought),(C) out of our intense longing we made every effort to see you.(D) 18 For we wanted to come to you—certainly I, Paul, did, again and again—but Satan(E) blocked our way.(F)
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