Devine Scripture

Galatians 4:18

Galatians chapter 4 · verse 18 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 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.

Context

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

v.18This passage

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

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Galatians 4:20

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

  • Isaiah 59:17

    And he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation upon his head; and he put on garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a mantle.

  • Galatians 4:13

    but ye know that because of an infirmity of the flesh I preached the gospel unto you the first time:

  • Psalms 69:9

    For the zeal of thy house hath eaten me up; And the reproaches of them that reproach thee are fallen upon me.

  • Revelation 3:19

    As many as I love, I reprove and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.

  • Philippians 1:27

    Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ: that, whether I come and see you or be absent, I may hear of your state, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one soul striving for the faith of the gospel;