NASB
"But it is good always to be eagerly sought in a commendable manner, and not only when I am present with you."
— Galatians 4:18, NASB
“But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing, and not only when I am present with you.”
“But it is good to be zealously sought in a good matter at all times, and not only when I am present with you. ”
“But it is always good to be zealous in a good cause, and not only when I am present with you.”
“However, it is good to be sought eagerly for a good purpose at all times, and not only when I am present with you.”
“But be zealous for that which is good in a good thing always: and not only when I am present with you.”
“But it is good to have an interest in a good cause at all times, and not only when I am present with you.”
“But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing, and not only when I am present with you.”
Where then is that sense of blessing you had? For I bear you witness that, if possible, you would have plucked out your eyes and given them to me.
So have I become your enemy by telling you the truth?
They eagerly seek you, not commendably, but they wish to shut you out so that you will seek them.
But it is good always to be eagerly sought in a commendable manner, and not only when I am present with you.
My children, with whom I am again in labor 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.
Tell me, you who want to be under law, do you not listen to the law?