1 Thessalonians 2:18

2:18 For we wanted to come to you (I, Paul, in fact tried again and again) but Satan thwarted us.

1 Thessalonians 4:14

4:14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, so also we believe that God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep as Christians.

1 Thessalonians 3:10

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

1 Thessalonians 3:8

3:8 For now we are alive again, if you stand firm in the Lord.

1 Thessalonians 2:19

2:19 For who is our hope or joy or crown to boast of before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not of course you?

1 Thessalonians 3:9

3:9 For how can we thank God enough for you, for all the joy we feel because of you before our God?

1 Thessalonians 2:17

Forced Absence from Thessalonica

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

1 Thessalonians 5:23

Conclusion

5:23 Now may the God of peace himself make you completely holy and may your spirit and soul and body be kept entirely blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.