1 THESSALONIANS 2:17 — KING JAMES VERSION 0 1
“But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavoured the more abundantly to see your face with great desire.”
But since we were torn away from you, brothers, for a short time, in person not in heart, we endeavored the more eagerly with great desire to see your face — separation intensifies affection; the forced parting (aporphanizō, rendered orphan-like) does not sever the apostolic bond. 'In person not in heart' reveals the indissoluble spiritual union even when physical presence is impossible. The desire to see them 'face to face' (prosōpon pros prosōpon) reflects the most intimate communion.
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