NET

17 But when we were separated from you, brothers and sisters, for a short time (in presence, not in affection) we became all the more fervent in our great desire to see you in person.

Darby

Though Prevented Paul Longs to See the Thessalonians Again

17 But we, brethren, having been bereaved of you and separated^D8788 for a little moment in person, not in heart, have used more abundant diligence to see your face with much desire;

Darby Bible Notes

separated - Lit. 'orphaned of.' The one Greek word has been translated 'bereaved ... and separated' to express the emphatic reiteration of the Greek preposition apo.

KJV

Though Prevented Paul Longs to See the Thessalonians Again

17 But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavoured the more abundantly to see your face with great desire.

Strong's

17 But ^G1161 we^G2249, brethren^G80, being taken^G642 from^G575 you^G5216 for^G4314 a short^G5610 time^G2540 in presence^G4383, not^G3756 in heart^G2588, endeavoured^G4704 the more abundantly^G4056 to see^G1492 your^G5216 face^G4383 with^G1722 great^G4183 desire^G1939.