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-\v 17 But we, brothers, were separated from you, for a short time, in person not in heart. We were especially eager, with great desire, to see your face.
+\v 17 But we, brothers, were separated from you for a short time, in person not in heart. We were especially eager, with great desire, to see your face.
 \v 18 For we wished to come to you—I, Paul, wished to come to you once and again—but Satan stopped us.
 \v 19 For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of pride in front of our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not you just as much as others?
 \v 20 For you are our glory and our joy.