15. who did both put to death the Lord Jesus and their own prophets, and did persecute us, and God they are not pleasing, and to all men [are] contrary,
16. forbidding us to speak to the nations that they might be saved, to fill up their sins always, but the anger did come upon them--to the end!
17. And we, brethren, having been taken from you for the space of an hour--in presence, not in heart--did hasten the more abundantly to see your face in much desire,
18. wherefore we wished to come unto you, (I indeed Paul,) both once and again, and the Adversary did hinder us;
19. for what [is] our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? are not even ye before our Lord Jesus Christ in his presence?
20. for ye are our glory and joy.