being taken. having been bereaved. Greek. aporphanizomai. Only here. Compare John 14:18.
from. App-104.
a short time. Literally. season of an hour.
presence, face. Compare 1 Corinthians 5:3.Colossians 2:5.
endeavoured. were diligent.
see. App-133.
Related Commentaries of 1 Thessalonians 2:17
1 Thessalonians 2:17
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.