^{17 Ref} But we, my brothers, being away from you for a short time, in body but not in heart, had all the more desire to see your face;

^{18 Ref} For which reason we made attempts to come to you, even I, Paul, once and again; but Satan kept us from coming.

^{19 Ref} For what is our hope or joy or crown of glory? Are not even you, before our Lord Jesus, at his coming?

^{20 Ref} For you are our glory and our joy.