2:17 But when we were separated from you, brothers and sisters, 1 for a short time (in presence, not in affection) 2 we became all the more fervent in our great desire 3 to see you in person. 4
1 tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:4.
2 tn Grk “in face, not in heart.”
3 tn Grk “with great desire.”
4 tn Grk “to see your face.”