Galatians 4:18
But it is good to have an interest in a good cause at all times, and not only when I am present with you.
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19My children, of whom I am again in birth-pains till Christ is formed in you,
Cross References
Psalms 69:9\69:8\I have become strange to my brothers, and like a man from a far country to my mother's children.
Isaiah 59:17Yes, he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and salvation as a head-dress; and he put on punishment as clothing, and wrath as a robe.
1 Corinthians 15:58For this cause, my dear brothers, be strong in purpose and unmoved, ever giving yourselves to the work of the Lord, because you are certain that your work is not without effect in the Lord.
Galatians 4:20Truly my desire is to be present with you now, using a changed voice; for I am troubled about you.
Philippians 2:12So then, my loved ones, as you have at all times done what I say, not only when I am present, but now much more when I am not with you, give yourselves to working out your salvation with fear in your hearts;
Revelation 3:19To all those who are dear to me, I give sharp words and punishment: then with all your heart have sorrow for your evil ways.
Matthew Henry on Galatians 4:18-19
Affectionate Remonstrance. ( a. d. 56.) 17 They zealously affect you, but not well; yea, they would exclude you, that ye might affect them. 18 But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing, and not only when I am present with you. The apostle is still carrying on the same design as in the foregoing verses , which was, to convince the Galatians of their sin and folly in departing from the truth of the gospel: having just before been expostulating with them about the change of their behaviour… Read the whole commentary →