Cross-referencesExplore similar Bible verses on 1 Thessalonians 2:18 in English Standard Version "because we wanted to come to you—I, Paul, again and again—but Satan hindered us." Ro 1:13 I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that I have often intended to come to you (but thus far have been prevented), in order that I may reap some harvest among you as well as among the rest of the Gentiles.Ro 15:22 This is the reason why I have so often been hindered from coming to you.