Galatians 4:18

New Testament Epistle (Pauline) ASV (1901)

But it is good to be zealously sought in a good matter at all times, and not only when I am present with you.

Galatians 4:18 — American Standard Version

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Context — Galatians 4

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15Where then is that gratulation of yourselves? for I bear you witness, that, if possible, ye would have plucked out your eyes and given them to me.

16So then am I become your enemy, by telling you the truth?

17They zealously seek you in no good way; nay, they desire to shut you out, that ye may seek them.

18But it is good to be zealously sought in a good matter at all times, and not only when I am present with you.

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

20but I could wish to be present with you now, and to change my tone; for I am perplexed about you.

21Tell me, ye that desire to be under the law, do ye not hear the law?

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