17. My friends, we were kept from coming to you for a while, but we never stopped thinking about you. We were eager to see you and tried our best to visit you in person.
18. We really wanted to come. I myself tried several times, but Satan always stopped us.
19. After all, when the Lord Jesus appears, who else but you will give us hope and joy and be like a glorious crown for us?
20. You alone are our glory and joy!