1 Thessalonians 2:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Thessalonians 2:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Thessalonians 2:18 is a verse from the book of 1 Thessalonians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Thessalonians 2:18 — KJV
“Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.”
— 1 Thessalonians 2:18 (KJV)
1 Thessalonians 2:18 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 2:18
“Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 2:18: wherefore, would, come
“And they said one to another, We are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 2:18: would, come, once
“And the priest shall come again the seventh day, and shall look: and, behold, if the plague be spread in the walls of the house;”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 2:18: come, even, again
“With him will I speak mouth to mouth, even apparently, and not in dark speeches; and the similitude of the LORD shall he behold: wherefore then were ye not afraid to speak against my servant Moses?”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 2:18: wherefore, even, again
“But it shall be, when evening cometh on, he shall wash himself with water: and when the sun is down, he shall come into the camp again. cometh...: Heb. turneth toward”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 2:18: come, even, again
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