16. hindering us from speaking to the Gentiles so that they might be saved. As a result, they constantly fill up the measure of their sins. But wrath has come upon them at last.
17. But brothers and sisters, after we were orphaned by separation from you for a short time (in person, not in heart), we were all the more eager in our great longing to see you face to face.
18. For we wanted to come to you—I, Paul, more than once—but satan thwarted us.
19. For who is our hope or joy or crown of boasting before our Lord Yeshua at His coming? Is it not you?
20. For you are our glory and joy!