1 Thessalonians 2:18
WEB
because we wanted to come to you—indeed, I, Paul, once and again—but Satan hindered us.
BSB
For we wanted to come to you—indeed I, Paul, tried again and again—but Satan obstructed us.
KJV
Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.
Matthew Henry
Greek interlinear
G1360
because (that), for, therefore
Derivation: from G1223 and G3754;
on the very account that, or inasmuch as
KJV: because (that), for, therefore.
See also: G1223, G3754.
G2309
desire, be disposed (forward), intend, list, love, mean, please, have rather, (be) will (have, -ling, - ling(-ly))
or ἐθέλω , in certain tenses θελέω , and ἐθελέω , which are otherwise obsolete
Derivation: apparently strengthened from the alternate form of G138;
to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas G1014 properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations), i.e. choose or prefer (literally or figuratively); by implication, to wish, i.e. be inclined to (sometimes adverbially, gladly); impersonally for the future tense, to be about to; by Hebraism, to delight in
KJV: desire, be disposed (forward), intend, list, love, mean, please, have rather, (be) will (have, -ling, - ling(-ly)).
See also: G138, G1014.
G2064
accompany, appear, bring, come, enter, fall out, go, grow, X light, X next, pass, resort, be set
Derivation: middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (middle voice) ἐλεύθομαι , or (active) ἔλθω , which do not otherwise occur);
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
KJV: accompany, appear, bring, come, enter, fall out, go, grow, X light, X next, pass, resort, be set.
G4314
about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in)
Derivation: a strengthened form of G4253;
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated)
KJV: about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in).
In the comparative case, it denotes essentially the same applications, namely, motion towards, accession to, or nearness at.
See also: G4253.
G4771
thou
Derivation: the personal pronoun of the second person singular;
thou
KJV: thou.
See also G4571, G4671, G4675; and for the plural G5209, G5210, G5213, G5216.
See also: G4675, G4571, G4671, G5209, G5210, G5213, G5216.
G1473
I, me
Derivation: a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic)
KJV: I, me.
For the other cases and the plural see G1691, G1698, G1700, G2248, G2249, G2254, G2257, etc.
See also: G1691, G1698, G1700, G2248, G2249, G2254, G2257.
G3303
even, indeed, so, some, truly, verily
Derivation: a primary particle;
properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with G1161 (this one, the former, etc.)
KJV: even, indeed, so, some, truly, verily.
Often compounded with other particles in an intensive or asseverative sense.
See also: G1161.
G3972
Paul, Paulus
Derivation: of Latin origin;
(little; but remotely from a derivative of G3973, meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle
KJV: Paul, Paulus.
See also: G3973.
G2532
and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet
Derivation: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force;
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
G530
once
Derivation: probably from G537;
one (or a single) time (numerically or conclusively)
KJV: once.
See also: G537.
G1364
again, twice
Derivation: adverb from G1417;
twice
KJV: again, twice.
See also: G1417.
G1465
hinder, be tedious unto
Derivation: from G1722 and G2875;
to cut into, i.e. (figuratively) impede, detain
KJV: hinder, be tedious unto.
See also: G1722, G2875.
G3588
the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc
, including the feminine ἡ , and the neuter τό in all their inflections;
Derivation: the definite article;
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
G4567
Satan
Derivation: of Chaldee origin corresponding to H4566 (with the definite affix);
the accuser, i.e. the devil
KJV: Satan.
See also: H4566.
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Verses 17–20
1 Thessalonians 2:17–20
In these words the apostle apologizes for his absence. Here observe, 1. He tells them they were involuntarily forced from them: We, brethren, were taken from you, Th1 2:17. Such was the rage of his persecutors. He was unwillingly sent away by night to Berea, Act 17:10. 2. Though he was absent in body, yet he was present in heart. He had still a remembrance of them, and great care for them. 3. Even his bodily absence was but for a short time, the time of an hour. Time is short, all our time on earth is short and uncertain, whether we are present with our friends or absent from them. This world is not a place where we are always, or long, to be together. It is in heaven that holy souls shall meet, and never part more. 4. He earnestly desired and endeavoured to see them again: We endeavoured more abundantly to see your face with great desire, Th1 2:17. So that the apostle at least intended his absence should be but for a short time. His desire and endeavour were to return again very soon to Thessalonica. But men of business are not masters of their own time. Paul did his endeavour, and he could do no more, Th1 2:18. 5. He tells them that Satan hindered his return (Th1 2:18), that is, either some enemy or enemies, or the great enemy of mankind, who stirred up opposition to Paul, either in his return to Thessalonica, when he intended to return thither, or stirred up such contentions or dissensions in those places whether he went as made his presence necessary. Note, Satan is a constant enemy to the work of God, and does all he can to obstruct it. 6. He assures them of his affection and high esteem for them, though he was not able, as yet, to be present with them according to his desire. They were his hope, and joy, and crown of rejoicing; his glory and joy. These are expressions of great and endeared affection, and high estimation. And it is happy when ministers and people have such mutual affection and esteem of each other, and especially if they shall thus rejoice, if those that sow and those that reap shall rejoice together, in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming.
The apostle here puts the Thessalonians in mind that though he could not come to them as yet, and though he should never be able to come to them, yet our Lord Jesus Christ will come, nothing shall hinder this. And further, when he shall come, all must appear in his presence, or before him. Ministers and people must all appear before him, and faithful people will be the glory and joy of faithful ministers in that great and glorious day.
Cross-references: 1Thess 2:17 · Acts 17:10 · 1Thess 2:18