1 Thessalonians 2:14-20

14For you, brothers, became imitators of the churches of God in Christ Jesus that are in Judea. For you suffered the same things from your own countrymen as they did from the Jews,

15who killed both the Lord Jesus and the prophets, and drove us out, and displease God and oppose all mankind

16by hindering us from speaking to the Gentiles that they might be saved—so as always to fill up the measure of their sins. But wrath has come upon them at last!

17But 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,

18because we wanted to come to you—I, Paul, again and again—but Satan hindered us.

19For what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not you?

20For you are our glory and joy.