§ 02 · King James Bible
1 Thessalonians 2:17
But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavoured the more abundantly to see your face with great desire.
Simple English
But us, friends, temporarily away from you in person but not in feelings, tried even harder to see your face with strong desire.
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