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1 Thessalonians 2:19 KJV
1 Thessalonians · chapter 2 · verse 19
For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?1 Thessalonians 2:19 · King James Version
1 Thessalonians 2:19 in context
17But 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.
18Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.
19For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?
20For ye are our glory and joy.
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Key words (Strong's)
- rejoicingkauchēsisthe act of gloryingG2746 →
- rejoicingēeither, or, thanG2228 →
- presenceemprosthenin front, before, beforeG1715 →
- ChristchristosChrist = " anointed" , Christ was [and is], anointedG5547 →
- comingparousiapresence, the coming, arrival, advent, the future visible return from heaven of Jesus, to…G3952 →
- crownstephanosa crown, a mark of royal or exalted rank, the wreath or garland which was given as a…G4735 →
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In these words the apostle apologizes for his absence. Here observe, 1. He tells them they were involuntarily forced from them: We, brethren, were taken from you, Th1 2:17. Such was the rage of his persecutors. He was unwillingly sent away by night to Berea, Act 17:10. 2.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 17-20