1 Thessalonians 2:18

Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.

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Other Translations for 1 Thessalonians 2:18

BSB
For we wanted to come to you-indeed I, Paul, tried again and again-but Satan obstructed us.
AKJV
Why we would have come to you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.
CPDV
For we wanted to come to you, (indeed, I, Paul, attempted to do so once, and then again,) but Satan impeded us.
ERV
because we would fain have come unto you, I Paul once and again; and Satan hindered us.
NHEB
because we wanted to come to you-indeed, I, Paul, once and again-but Satan hindered us.
SMT
Wherefore we would have come to you, I Paul, truly also once and twice; and the adversary hindered us.

Commentary for 1 Thessalonians 2:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Thessalonians 2:18
Summary
Satan obstructed Paul's return to believers
Event
Identifying Satanic obstruction
Estimated Time Period
c. 51 AD
Category
Narrative