1 Thessalonians 2:17-19

But we, brethren, being taken away from you for a short time, in sight, not in heart, have hastened the more abundantly to see your face with great desire.

For we would have come unto you, I Paul indeed, once and again: but Satan hath hindered us.

For what is our hope or joy or crown of glory? Are not you, in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?