1 Thessalonians 2:18

Updated: June 3, 2025

because we wanted to come to you—indeed, I, Paul, once and again—but Satan hindered us.

World English Bible (WEB)

Wherefore{G1352} we would{G2309}{(G5656)} have come{G2064}{(G5629)} unto{G4314} you{G5209}, even{G3303} I{G1473} Paul{G3972}, once{G2532}{G530} and{G2532} again{G1364}; but{G2532} Satan{G4567} hindered{G1465}{(G5656)} us{G2248}.

KJV with Strongs

(18) Because we wanted to come to you, surely I Paul, both once and twice and the adversary hindered us.

The F.O.G

[18] We tried repeatedly to come to you - I, Paul, made several attempts - but Satan blocked our way.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

wherefore we wished to come unto you, (I indeed Paul,) both once and again, and the Adversary did hinder us;

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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