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,
Isn't this our hope? Isn't this our joy? Isn't this the crown of my ministry? That when the Lord comes, you're gonna be there, and you'll meeting together with Him in His kingdom. That's the purpose, that's the joy, that's the crown of our ministry.