but I could wish to be present with you now, and to change my tone, for I am perplexed about you.
Parallel translations
- KJV I desire to be present with you now, and to change my voice; for I stand in doubt of you.
- BSB how I wish I could be with you now and change my tone, because I am perplexed about you.
- NKJV I would like to be present with you now and to change my tone; for I have doubts about you.
- NASB but I could wish to be present with you now and to change my tone of voice, for I am at a loss about you!
- NLT I wish I were with you right now so I could change my tone. But at this distance I don’t know how else to help you.
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Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- 1 Th 2:17–18But we, brothers, being bereaved of you for a short season, in presence, not in heart, tried even harder to see your face with great desire,
- 1 Cor 4:19–21But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord is willing. And I will know, not the word of those who are puffed up, but the power.
- 1 Th 3:9For what thanksgiving can we render again to God for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice for your sakes before our God;
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