1 Thessalonians 2:17

King James Version

But 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.

Berean Standard Bible

Brothers, although we were torn away from you for a short time (in person, not in heart), our desire to see you face to face was even more intense.

World English Bible

But we, brothers, being bereaved of you for a short season in presence, not in heart, tried even harder to see your face with great desire,

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