Galatians 4:18
“But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing, and not only when I am present with you.”
King James Version (KJV)
🌐 Galatians 4:18 in 8 Translations
King James Version (KJV)English
But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing, and not only when I am present with you.
American Standard Version (ASV)English
But it is good to be zealously sought in a good matter at all times, and not only when I am present with you.
Open English Bible (OEB)English
It is always honorable to have your favor sought in an honorable cause, and not only when I am with you, my dear children —
Elberfelder Bibel (ELB)Deutsch
Es ist aber gut, allezeit im Guten zu eifern, und nicht allein, wenn ich bei euch gegenwärtig bin.
Reina-Valera (RV)Español
Bueno es ser celosos en bien siempre; y no solamente cuando estoy presente con vosotros.
Bíblia Livre (BL)Português
É bom, porém, mostrar interesse para o bem sempre, e não somente quando estou presente convosco.
Nova Versão (NVA)Português
É sempre bom serdes zelosos por bons propósitos e não apenas quando eu estou presente entre vós.
📖 Galatians 4:18 in Context
16Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth?
17They zealously affect you, but not well; yea, they would exclude you, that ye might affect them.
18But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing, and not only when I am present with you.
19My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you,
20I desire to be present with you now, and to change my voice; for I stand in doubt of you.
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