17But we, brothers, having been taken away from you for a short while - in presence, not in heart - were much more eagerly trying to see your face, with much longing.
17 Loko ku ri hina, vamakwerhu, loko hi hambanisiwe na n'wina nkarhi wo koma, hi xiviri, ku nga ri embilwini, hi tiyimisele swinene ku tlula hilaha ku tolovelekeke ku vona swikandza swa n'wina hi ku navela+ lokukulu.