Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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 (WEB)
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,
Strong's King James
But{G1161} we{G2249}, brethren{G80}, being taken{G642}{(G5685)} from{G575} you{G5216} for{G4314} a short{G5610} time{G2540} in presence{G4383}, not{G3756} in heart{G2588}, endeavoured{G4704}{(G5656)} the more abundantly{G4056} to see{G1492}{(G5629)} your{G5216} face{G4383} with{G1722} great{G4183} desire{G1939}.
The F.O.G *
(17) But we brothers, having been taken away from you for a season of time in face, not in heart, were much more zealous in great desire to see your face.
The F.O.G Message *
Young's Literal Translation
And we, brethren, having been taken from you for the space of an hour—in presence, not in heart—did hasten the more abundantly to see your face in much desire,
