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1 Thessalonians 2:16-18
Revised Standard Version
1 Thessalonians 2:16-18
Revised Standard Version
16 by hindering us from speaking to the Gentiles that they may be saved—so as always to fill up the measure of their sins. But God’s wrath has come upon them at last![a]
Paul’s Desire to Visit the Thessalonians Again
17 But since we were bereft of you, brethren, for a short time, in person not in heart, we endeavored the more eagerly and with great desire to see you face to face; 18 because we wanted to come to you—I, Paul, again and again—but Satan hindered us.
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- 1 Thessalonians 2:16 Or completely, or for ever
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