1 Thessalonians 2:16-18

English Standard Version

^16 (A)by hindering us from speaking to the Gentiles that they might be saved—so as always ^(B)to fill up the measure of their sins. But ^(C)wrath has come upon them at last!^[a]

Paul's Longing to See Them Again

¹⁷ But since we were torn away from you, brothers, for a short time, ^(D)in person not in heart, we endeavored the more eagerly and with great desire ^(E)to see you face to face, ¹⁸ because we wanted to come to you—I, Paul, again and again—but Satan ^(F)hindered us.