1 Thessalonians 2:17

Forced Absence from Thessalonica

2:17 But when we were separated from you, brothers and sisters, 1  for a short time (in presence, not in affection) 2  we became all the more fervent in our great desire 3  to see you in person. 4 

1 Thessalonians 3:10

3:10 We pray earnestly night and day to see you in person 5  and make up what may be lacking in your faith.

1 tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:4.

2 tn Grk “in face, not in heart.”

3 tn Grk “with great desire.”

4 tn Grk “to see your face.”

5 tn Grk “to see your face.”