Galatians 4:11 asv — I am afraid of you, lest by any means I have bestowed labor upon you in vain.

American Standard Version

"I am afraid of you, lest by any means I have bestowed labor upon you in vain. "

— Galatians 4:11, American Standard Version

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Galatians 4 — Context

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Howbeit at that time, not knowing God, ye were in bondage to them that by nature are no gods:

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but now that ye have come to know God, or rather to be known by God, how turn ye back again to the weak and beggarly rudiments, whereunto ye desire to be in bondage over again?

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Ye observe days, and months, and seasons, and years.

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I am afraid of you, lest by any means I have bestowed labor upon you in vain.

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I beseech you, brethren, become as I am, for I also am become as ye are. Ye did me no wrong:

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

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and that which was a temptation to you in my flesh ye despised not, nor rejected; but ye received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus.

Galatians 4:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Galatians 4:11 say?
Galatians 4:11 in the American Standard Version reads: “I am afraid of you, lest by any means I have bestowed labor upon you in vain. ”
Where is Galatians 4:11 in the Bible?
Galatians 4:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Galatians, chapter 4, verse 11.
Who wrote Galatians?
Galatians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 48–55.
What is the book of Galatians about?
Galatians is Paul's fierce defense of justification by faith alone against teachers who would add the Law to the gospel. He argues that the Cross plus anything is no gospel — and that the freedom of the sons of God is not a license to sin but a Spirit-led life of love.
What are the major themes of Galatians?
Galatians explores themes including Justification by Faith, Freedom, Spirit vs. Flesh, Christian Liberty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Galatians 4:11.
What translation should I read Galatians 4:11 in?
Galatians 4:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Galatians 4:11?
Galatians 4:11 reads (ASV): “I am afraid of you, lest by any means I have bestowed labor upon you in vain. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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