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1 Thessalonians 2:15-17
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
1 Thessalonians 2:15-17
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
15 who killed both the Lord Jesus and the prophets, and drove us out, and displease God and oppose all men 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;
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- 1 Thessalonians 2:16 Or completely, or for ever
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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