Galatians 4:18

But be zealous for that which is good in a good thing always: and not only when I am present with you.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing, and not only when I am present with you.

In Context

17They are zealous in your regard not well: but they would exclude you, that you might be zealous for them.

19My little children, of whom I am in labour again, until Christ be formed in you.

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Cross References

Psalms 69:9I am become a stranger to my brethren, and an alien to the sons of my mother.

Isaiah 59:17He put on justice as a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation upon his head: he put on the garments of vengeance, and was clad with zeal as with a cloak.

1 Corinthians 15:58Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast and unmoveable; always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

Galatians 4:20And I would willingly be present with you now, and change my voice: because I am ashamed for you.

Philippians 2:12Wherefore, my dearly beloved, (as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but much more now in my absence,) with fear and trembling work out your salvation.

Revelation 3:19Such as I love, I rebuke and chastise. Be zealous therefore, and do penance.

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 →

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