1. 1 Thessalonians 2:17–20 (ESV)
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Key themes for 1 Thessalonians 2:17–20

1 Thessalonians 2:17–20 (ESV)

17 But since we were torn away from you, brothers, for a short time, in person not in heart, we endeavored the more eagerly and with great desire to see you face to face,

  • There ought to be a relationship of deep love and affection between a minister and his flock

  • The lives of the minister’s flock will provide the attestation of his faithfulness on the day of Christ

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