Galatians 4:16

Am I to think, then, that I have become your enemy by telling you the truth?

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In The King James Version

Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth?

In Context

15What has become then, of your blessings? For I can bear witness that, had it been possible, you would have torn out your eyes and given them to me!

17Certain people are seeking your favor, but with no honorable object. No, indeed, they want to isolate you, so that you will have to seek their favor.

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Cross References

Psalms 141:5A wound or reproof from a good person in kindness is oil which my head shall never refuse. In their misfortune my prayer is still with them.

Amos 5:10You who hate the arbiters at the city gate, and abhor anyone who speaks the truth:

John 8:45But, as for me, it is because I speak the truth to you that you do not believe me.

Matthew Henry on Galatians 4:13-17

Affectionate Remonstrance. ( a. d. 56.) 12 Brethren, I beseech you, be as I am; for I am as ye are: ye have not injured me at all. 13 Ye know how through infirmity of the flesh I preached the gospel unto you at the first. 14 And my temptation which was in my flesh ye despised not, nor rejected; but received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus. 15 Where is then the blessedness ye spake of? for I bear you record, that, if it had been possible, ye would have plucked out your own eyes, and have given them to… Read the whole commentary →

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