1 Thessalonians 2:18

For we wanted to come to you—indeed I, Paul, tried again and again—but Satan obstructed us.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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}.

Strong's King James

(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

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1 Thessalonians 2:18

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1 Thessalonians 2:18