1 Thessalonians 2:17-20 But we, brothers, being unwillingly separated from you for a short season, in presence, not in heart, were all the more eager to see your face with much desire.

CAB⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹⁷ But we, brothers, being unwillingly separated from you for a short season, in presence, not in heart, were all the more eager to see your face with much desire. ¹⁸ Therefore we desired to come to you--I, Paul, time and again--but Satan hindered us. ¹⁹ For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of boasting? Is it not even you, in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming? ²⁰ For you are our glory and joy.