For perhaps he was therefore parted from thee for a season, that thou shouldest have him for ever;

For it is possible that for this reason he was parted from you for a time, so that you might have him for ever;

Διοτι ισως δια τουτο εχωρισθη προς ωραν, δια να απολαβης αυτον διαπαντος,

For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever;