But brothers and sisters, when we were orphaned by being separated from you for a short time (in person not in thought) out of our intense longing we made every effort to see you. For we wanted to come to you again--certainly I, Paul, did, again and again--but Satan blocked our way.
when we were orphaned by being separated from you for a short time (in person not in thought)
1 Corinthians 5:3 For my part, even though I am not physically present, I am with you in spirit. As one who is present with you in this way, I have already passed judgment in the name our Lord Jesus on the one who has been doing this. [see verses 1-2]
Colossians 2:5 For though I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit and delight to see how disciplined you are and how firm your faith in Christ is.
out of our intense longing we made every effort to see you.
1 Thessalonians 3:10 Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you again and supply what is lacking in your faith.
but Satan
Matthew 4:10 Jesus said to him, "Away from me, Satan! For it is written: 'Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.' " [Deuteronomy 6:13]
Deuteronomy 6:13 Fear the LORD your God, serve him only and take your oaths in his name.
blocked our way
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.
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