Parallel Verses New International Version For we wanted to come to you--certainly I, Paul, did, again and again--but Satan blocked our way. King James Bible Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us. Darby Bible Translation wherefore we have desired to come to you, even I Paul, both once and twice, and Satan has hindered us. World English Bible because we wanted to come to you--indeed, I, Paul, once and again--but Satan hindered us. Young's Literal Translation wherefore we wished to come unto you, (I indeed Paul,) both once and again, and the Adversary did hinder us; 1 Thessalonians 2:18 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleEven I Paul - He had already sent Timothy and Silas to them; but he himself was anxious to see them, and had purposed this once and again, but Satan hindered; i.e., some adversary, as the word means, whether the devil himself, or some of his children. There was, however, such a storm of persecution raised up against him, that his friends did not think it prudent to permit him to go till the storm had been somewhat allayed. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge even. 1 Corinthians 16:21 The salutation of me Paul with my own hand. Colossians 4:18 The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen. once. Job 33:14 For God speaks once, yes twice, yet man perceives it not. Philippians 4:16 For even in Thessalonica you sent once and again to my necessity. Satan. Romans 15:22 For which cause also I have been much hindered from coming to you. Library The BibleTHE WORD OF GOD "When ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of man, but as it is in truth, the word of God." (1 Thessalonians 2:13.) THE Apostle here testifies that he believes himself to be the bearer of a revelation direct from God; that the words he speaks and the words he writes are not the words of man, but the Word of God, warm with his breath, filled with his thoughts, and stamped with his will. In this same epistle he writes: "For this we say unto … I. M. Haldeman—Christ, Christianity and the Bible The Calling of the Regenerate: Cross References Matthew 4:10 Jesus said to him, "Away from me, Satan! For it is written: 'Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.'" Romans 1:13 I do not want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters, that I planned many times to come to you (but have been prevented from doing so until now) in order that I might have a harvest among you, just as I have had among the other Gentiles. Romans 15:22 This is why I have often been hindered from coming to you. Philippians 4:16 for even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me aid more than once when I was in need. Jump to Previous Account Adversary Attempts Desired Fain Hinder Hindered Indeed Kept Least Once Paul Reason Satan Stopped Wanted WhereforeJump to Next Account Adversary Attempts Desired Fain Hinder Hindered Indeed Kept Least Once Paul Reason Satan Stopped Wanted WhereforeLinks 1 Thessalonians 2:18 NIV1 Thessalonians 2:18 NLT 1 Thessalonians 2:18 ESV 1 Thessalonians 2:18 NASB 1 Thessalonians 2:18 KJV 1 Thessalonians 2:18 Bible Apps 1 Thessalonians 2:18 Biblia Paralela 1 Thessalonians 2:18 Chinese Bible 1 Thessalonians 2:18 French Bible 1 Thessalonians 2:18 German Bible 1 Thessalonians 2:18 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |