^{17 Ref} But we, brethren, being bereaved of you for a short season, in presence not in heart, endeavored the more exceedingly to see your face with great desire:

^{18 Ref} because we would fain have come unto you, I Paul once and again; and Satan hindered us.

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

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