Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
desiring--Greek, "with yearning as for one much missed."
mindful of thy tears--not only at our parting (Acts 20:37), but also often when under pious feelings.
that I may be filled with joy--to be joined with "desiring to see thee" (Romans 1:11-12; Romans 15:32).
Other commentary entries containing this verse:
1 Thessalonians 2:17
1 Timothy 6:12
2 Timothy 4:9
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