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1 Thessalonians
Paul says he strongly wanted to come to them again, and that “Satan hindered us” (1 Thessalonians 2:17–18). He frames this in terms of separation and longing, calling them his “hope or joy or crown” at the Lord’s coming (1 Thessalonians 2:19–20).
17But we, brothers, being bereaved of you for a short season, in presence, not in heart, tried even harder to see your face with great desire,
18because we wanted to come to you -- indeed, I, Paul, once and again -- but Satan hindered us.
19For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Isn`t it even you, before our Lord Jesus at his coming?
20For you are our glory and our joy.