Galatians 4:16 net — So then, have I become your enemy by telling you the truth?

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

— Galatians 4:16, NET Bible

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Galatians 4 — Context

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Personal Appeal of Paul But you know it was because of a physical illness that I first proclaimed the gospel to you,

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and though my physical condition put you to the test, you did not despise or reject me. Instead, you welcomed me as though I were an angel of God, as though I were Christ Jesus himself!

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Where then is your sense of happiness now? For I testify about you that if it were possible, you would have pulled out your eyes and given them to me!

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

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They court you eagerly, but for no good purpose; they want to exclude you, so that you would seek them eagerly.

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However, it is good to be sought eagerly for a good purpose at all times, and not only when I am present with you.

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My children– I am again undergoing birth pains until Christ is formed in you!

Galatians 4:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Galatians 4:16 say?
Galatians 4:16 in the NET Bible reads: “So then, have I become your enemy by telling you the truth?”
Where is Galatians 4:16 in the Bible?
Galatians 4:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Galatians, chapter 4, verse 16.
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 4:16.
What translation should I read Galatians 4:16 in?
Galatians 4:16 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 4:16?
Galatians 4:16 reads (NET): “So then, have I become your enemy by telling you the truth?” 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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