1 Thessalonians 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 

Ge 31:30; Ge 45:28; Ge 48:11; 2Sa 13:39; 2Ki 5:26; Ps 63:1; Lu 22:15; Ac 17:10; Ro 1:13; Ro 15:23; 1Co 5:3; Php 1:22-26; Col 2:5; 1Th 3:6,10,11

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.”