17. But we, brothers, having been taken away from you for a short while – in presence, not in heart – were much more eagerly trying to see your face, with much longing.
18. We would therefore have come to you, I indeed, Sha’ul, more than once, but Satan hindered us.
19. For what is our expectation, or joy, or crown of boasting? Is it not even you, before our Master יהושע Messiah at His coming?
20. For you are our esteem and joy.