1 Thessalonians 2:17
1 Thessalonians · New Testament · Chapter 2
“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
What Does 1 Thessalonians 2:17 Mean?
1 Thessalonians 2:17 is found in the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 2, verse 17 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Thessalonians 2:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Colossians 2:5“For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ.”1 Corinthians 5:3“For I verily, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged already, as though I were present, concerning him that hath so done this deed,”Romans 15:22“For which cause also I have been much hindered from coming to you.”1 Thessalonians 3:6“But now when Timotheus came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity, and that ye have good remembrance of us always, desiring greatly to see us, as we also to see you:”1 Thessalonians 3:10“Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith?”Romans 1:13“Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles.”2 Samuel 13:39“And the soul of king David longed to go forth unto Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.”Psalms 63:1“O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;”Luke 22:15“And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer:”Acts 21:1“And it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and had launched, we came with a straight course unto Coos, and the day following unto Rhodes, and from thence unto Patara:”Romans 15:23“But now having no more place in these parts, and having a great desire these many years to come unto you;”1 Thessalonians 3:1“Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;”2 Timothy 1:4“Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;”Genesis 45:28“And Israel said, It is enough; Joseph my son is yet alive: I will go and see him before I die.”Genesis 48:11“And Israel said unto Joseph, I had not thought to see thy face: and, lo, God hath shewed me also thy seed.”2 Kings 5:26“And he said unto him, Went not mine heart with thee, when the man turned again from his chariot to meet thee? Is it a time to receive money, and to receive garments, and oliveyards, and vineyards, and sheep, and oxen, and menservants, and maidservants?”Acts 17:10“And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews.”Galatians 4:20“I desire to be present with you now, and to change my voice; for I stand in doubt of you.”Philippians 1:22“But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not.”Genesis 31:30“And now, though thou wouldest needs be gone, because thou sore longedst after thy father’s house, yet wherefore hast thou stolen my gods?”
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