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1 Thessalonians 2:15-17
Evangelical Heritage Version
1 Thessalonians 2:15-17
Evangelical Heritage Version
15 who killed both the Lord Jesus and the prophets, and who severely persecuted us. They are not pleasing to God and are hostile to all people. 16 By hindering us from speaking to the Gentiles so that they may be saved, they are always filling up the full measure of their sins. And the wrath has come upon them completely.[a]
Paul’s Desire to See the Thessalonians
17 As for us, brothers, after we were separated from you like orphans for just a short time (in person, not in our heart), it was with great desire that we made every effort to see you again in person.
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- 1 Thessalonians 2:16 Or has come upon them at last
1 Thessalonians 2:15-17
New International Version
1 Thessalonians 2:15-17
New International Version
15 who killed the Lord Jesus(A) and the prophets(B) and also drove us out. They displease God and are hostile to everyone 16 in their effort to keep us from speaking to the Gentiles(C) so that they may be saved. In this way they always heap up their sins to the limit.(D) The wrath of God has come upon them at last.[a]
Paul’s Longing to See the Thessalonians
17 But, brothers and sisters, when we were orphaned by being separated from you for a short time (in person, not in thought),(E) out of our intense longing we made every effort to see you.(F)
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- 1 Thessalonians 2:16 Or them fully
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