But we, brothers, being bereaved of you for a short season, in presence, not in heart, tried even harder to see your face with great desire,
Wherefore we would have come to you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us. For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming? ( 1 Thessalonians 2:18-19 )