English Standard Version
But since we were torn away from you, brothers, for a short time, in person not in heart, we endeavored the more eagerly and with great desire to see you face to face,New International Version
But, brothers, when we were torn away from you for a short time (in person, not in thought), out of our intense longing we made every effort to see you.Catholic Public Domain Version
And we, brothers, having been deprived of you for a short time, in sight, but not in heart, have hurried all the more to see your face, with a great desire