1 Thessalonians 2:20 YLT

¹⁸  wherefore we wished to come unto you, (I indeed Paul,) both once and again, and the Adversary did hinder us;

¹⁹  for what 'is' our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? are not even ye before our Lord Jesus Christ in his presence?

²⁰  for ye are our glory and joy.