15. who killed both the Lord Jesus and the prophets, and who persecuted us, and who are not pleasing to God and are opposed to all people,
16. hindering us from speaking to the Gentiles in order that they may be saved, so that they always fill up their sins. But wrath has come upon them to the end.
17. But when we were made orphans by separation from you, brothers, for a short time (in face, not in heart), we were even more eager with great desire to see your face,
18. because we wanted to come to you—I, Paul, on more than one occasion—and Satan hindered us.
19. For who is our hope or joy or crown of boasting? Is it not even you, in the presence of our Lord Jesus at his coming?
20. For you are our glory and joy.