But we, brothers, having been taken away from you for a short time in presence, not in spirit, were all the more eager with great desire to see your face. Truth to Learn Persecution of Christians occurs world-wide today. Behind the Words The words “having been taken away” are...
James 4:6 – Humbled before God
But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: "God sets Himself against proud ones, but gives grace to humble ones." Truth to Learn Humility before God is a key to having a fulfilling relationship with Him. Behind the Words The word translated “more” is meidzona, which is the comparative form...
1 Thessalonians 2:17 – Orphaned Christians
But we, brethren, having been taken away from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavored more eagerly to see your face with great desire. Truth to Learn Persecution of Christians occurs world-wide today. Behind the Words The words “having been taken away” are translated from the...