1 Thessalonians 2:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Thessalonians 2:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Thessalonians 2:17 is a verse from the book of 1 Thessalonians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavoured the more abundantly to se..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Thessalonians 2:17 — KJV
“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.”
— 1 Thessalonians 2:17 (KJV)
1 Thessalonians 2:17 in Context — About the Book of 1 Thessalonians
1 Thessalonians is among Paul's earliest letters, written to brand-new believers facing persecution — full of encouragement, hope in Christ's return, and comfort for those grieving the dead in Christ. Its closing commands form the shortest discipleship plan ever: rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in everything.
Cross-References for 1 Thessalonians 2:17
“Whither shall we go up? our brethren have discouraged our heart, saying, The people is greater and taller than we; the cities are great and walled up to heaven; and moreover we have seen the sons of the Anakims there. discouraged: Heb. melted”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 2:17: brethren, heart, more
“According to all that thou desiredst of the LORD thy God in Horeb in the day of the assembly, saying, Let me not hear again the voice of the LORD my God, neither let me see this great fire any more, that I die not.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 2:17: more, see, great
“I communed with mine own heart, saying, Lo, I am come to great estate, and have gotten more wisdom than all they that have been before me in Jerusalem: yea, my heart had great experience of wisdom and knowledge. had...: Heb. had seen much”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 2:17: heart, more, see
“As touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come unto you with the brethren: but his will was not at all to come at this time; but he will come when he shall have convenient time.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 2:17: brethren, time, great
“Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy; Greatly...: or, remembering thy tears, I greatly desire to see thee that”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 2:17: being, see, great
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