1 Thessalonians 2:17-20

Paul wants to return to Thessalonica

17 Our friends, we have had to go away from you for a short time. But we continue to think about you. We have wanted more and more to see you again. 18 Yes, we really wanted to visit you. Certainly, I, Paul, tried many times to come to you, but Satan stopped us.

19 You are the people who make us very happy! We know that you will continue to trust God. So, when our Lord Jesus returns, we will be proud of you. You will be like a crown that he gives us when we stand in front of him. 20 You show the great results of our work. Yes, it is because of you that we are very happy.