1Th 2:17 | TNotes | STEP | 2:17 separated: Paul describes his unplanned departure from Thessalonica (see Acts 17:10 ) as depriving these new believers of their spiritual parents. However, this absence was not neglect. As evidenced by Paul’s attempts to return to the church, the separation was unintentional (cp. Phil 1:7 ; Col 2:5 ).

bActs 17:10►

cPhil 1:7►

dCol 2:5►

‏ 1 Thessalonians 2:17

2:17 ^a separated: Paul describes his unplanned departure from Thessalonica (see Acts 17:10 ^b) as depriving these new believers of their spiritual parents. However, this absence was not neglect. As evidenced by Paul’s attempts to return to the church, the separation was unintentional (cp. Phil 1:7 ^c; Col 2:5 ^d).