World English Bible

Galatians 4:18

“But it is always good to be zealous in a good cause, and not only when I am present with you.”

Verse in context — Galatians 4

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

They zealously seek you in no good way. No, they desire to alienate you, that you may seek them.

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

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

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

Freedom in Christ, apart from the law, through faith.