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Colossians 2:5
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Colossians 2:5
New American Standard Bible
5 For even though I am (A)absent in body, I am nevertheless with you in spirit, rejoicing [a]to see [b]your (B)orderly manner and the (C)stability of your faith in Christ.
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- Colossians 2:5 Lit and seeing
- Colossians 2:5 Or your good order
Colossians 2:5
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Colossians 2:5
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5 For though I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit(A) and delight to see how disciplined(B) you are and how firm(C) your faith in Christ(D) is.
1 Thessalonians 2:17
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1 Thessalonians 2:17
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17 But we, brothers and sisters, having been orphaned from you by absence for a [a]short while—(A)in [b]person, not in [c]spirit—were all the more eager with great desire (B)to see your face.
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- 1 Thessalonians 2:17 Lit occasion of an hour
- 1 Thessalonians 2:17 Lit face
- 1 Thessalonians 2:17 Lit heart
1 Thessalonians 2:17
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1 Thessalonians 2:17
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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),(A) out of our intense longing we made every effort to see you.(B)
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