For I may be absent in body, but I am with you in spirit,(A) rejoicing to see how well ordered you are and the strength of your faith in Christ.

Read full chapter

Paul’s Desire to See Them

17 But as for us, brothers and sisters, after we were forced to leave you[a] for a short time (in person, not in heart(A)), we greatly desired and made every effort to return(B) and see you face to face.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 2:17 Lit orphaned from you

Bible Gateway Recommends

CSB Law Enforcement Officer's Bible, Black LeatherTouch
CSB Law Enforcement Officer's Bible, Black LeatherTouch
Retail: $24.99
Our Price: $14.29
Save: $10.70 (43%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Kids Bible--soft leather-look, blue with sports balls
CSB Kids Bible--soft leather-look, blue with sports balls
Retail: $29.99
Our Price: $17.32
Save: $12.67 (42%)
CSB Apologetics Study Bible, Hardcover
CSB Apologetics Study Bible, Hardcover
Retail: $39.99
Our Price: $22.86
Save: $17.13 (43%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Adorned Bible--cloth-over-board, forest
CSB Adorned Bible--cloth-over-board, forest
Retail: $69.99
Our Price: $8.85
Save: $61.14 (87%)
CSB One Big Story Bible, Hardcover
CSB One Big Story Bible, Hardcover
Retail: $34.99
Our Price: $20.05
Save: $14.94 (43%)