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,
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
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,