Parallel Verses English Standard Version It is always good to be made much of for a good purpose, and not only when I am present with you, King James Bible 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 But it is good to be zealously sought in a good matter at all times, and not only when I am present with you. Douay-Rheims Bible But be zealous for that which is good in a good thing always: and not only when I am present with you. English Revised Version But it is good to be zealously sought in a good matter at all times, and not only when I am present with you. Webster's Bible Translation But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing, and not only when I am present with you. Weymouth New Testament It is always an honourable thing to be courted in an honourable cause; always, and not only when I am with you, my children-- Galatians 4:18 Parallel Commentary Vincent's Word StudiesIt is good - in a good thing Ζηλοῦσθαι to be zealously sought, in the same sense as before. It is passive. It is good for you Galatians to be zealously sought. In a good thing (ἐν καλῷ) answers to οὐ καλῶς not honorably, Galatians 4:17. In a good matter - the interest of the gospel. Thus Paul would say: "These Judaisers zealously strive to win you over to their views; but they do not do this in an honorable way. There is no harm in seeking to interest and enlist you, provided it is in a good cause." Treasury of Scripture Knowledge it is. Psalm 119:139 My zeal has consumed me, because my enemies have forgotten your words. Isaiah 59:17 For he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and an helmet of salvation on his head... John 2:17 And his disciples remembered that it was written, The zeal of your house has eaten me up. Revelation 3:19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent. I am. Cross References Galatians 4:13 You know it was because of a bodily ailment that I preached the gospel to you at first, Galatians 4:17 They make much of you, but for no good purpose. They want to shut you out, that you may make much of them. Jump to Previous Affected Always Cause Children Commendable Eagerly Fine Good Honourable Manner Matter Present Provided Purpose Regarded Sought Times Zealous ZealouslyJump to Next Affected Always Cause Children Commendable Eagerly Fine Good Honourable Manner Matter Present Provided Purpose Regarded Sought Times Zealous ZealouslyLinks Galatians 4:18 NIVGalatians 4:18 NLT Galatians 4:18 ESV Galatians 4:18 NASB Galatians 4:18 KJV Galatians 4:18 Bible Apps Galatians 4:18 Biblia Paralela Galatians 4:18 Chinese Bible Galatians 4:18 French Bible Galatians 4:18 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. |
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