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1 Thessalonians 2:17

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
- 17 But when we were separated from you, brothers, for just a short time (in person, not in our hearts), because of our strong desire, we made every effort to see you in person.*

1 Thessalonians 2:17

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
- 17 But when we were separated from* you, brothers, for just a short time (in person, not in our hearts), because of our strong desire, we made every effort to see you in person.*

1 Thessalonians 2:17

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References
- 17 As for ourselves, brothers, when we were bereaved* of YOU for but a short time,* in person, not in heart, we endeavored far more than is usual to see YOUR faces with great desire.+

1 Thessalonians 2:17

The Bible in Living English
- 17 But we, brothers, bereaved of you for a moment’s space in face, not in heart, made it our very special concern, with strong desire, to see your faces;

1 Thessalonians 2:17

American Standard Version
- 17 But we, brethren, being bereaved of you for a short season, in presence not in heart, endeavored the more exceedingly to see your face with great desire:

1 Thessalonians 2:17

The Emphasized Bible
- 17 Now we brethren having been bereaved away from you for the season of an hour,—in presence, not in heart Gave more abundant diligence your face to behold with much longing;

1 Thessalonians 2:17

King James Version
- 17 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.