1 Thessalonians 2:18
Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.
In other versions
because we would fain have come unto you, I Paul once and again; and Satan hindered us.
ASV
For which reason we made attempts to come to you, even I, Paul, once and again; but Satan kept us from coming.
BBE
wherefore we have desired to come to you, even I Paul, both once and twice, and Satan has hindered us.
DBY
because we wanted to come to you--indeed, I, Paul, once and again-- but Satan hindered us.
WEB
wherefore we wished to come unto you, (I indeed Paul,) both once and again, and the Adversary did hinder us;
YLT
Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.
ENG
Wherefore we would have come to you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.
WBT
For we wanted to come to you—indeed I, Paul, tried again and again—but Satan obstructed us.
BSB
In context
16Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to fill up their sins alway: for the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost.
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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- Paul