Galatians 4:18

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

Revised King James New Testament

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 zealously seek you, but not for good; they would alienate you, that you might seek them.

19My little children, with whom I again suffer birth pains until Christ is formed in you,

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Cross References

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

Galatians 4:20I desire to be present with you now, and to change my tone; for I am perplexed about you.

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

Revelation 3:19As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: therefore be zealous, and repent.

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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