King James Version
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.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.