1 Thessalonians 2:14-18
English Standard Version
14 For you, brothers, (A)became imitators of (B)the churches of God in Christ Jesus that are in Judea. For (C)you suffered the same things from your own countrymen (D)as they did from the Jews,[a] 15 (E)who killed both the Lord Jesus and (F)the prophets, and drove us out, and displease God and (G)oppose all mankind 16 (H)by hindering us from speaking to the Gentiles that they might be saved—so as always (I)to fill up the measure of their sins. But (J)wrath has come upon them at last![b]
Paul's Longing to See Them Again
17 But since we were torn away from you, brothers, for a short time, (K)in person not in heart, we endeavored the more eagerly and with great desire (L)to see you face to face, 18 because we wanted to come to you—I, Paul, again and again—but Satan (M)hindered us.
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- 1 Thessalonians 2:14 The Greek word Ioudaioi can refer to Jewish religious leaders, and others under their influence, who opposed the Christian faith in that time
- 1 Thessalonians 2:16 Or completely, or forever
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