World English Bible
"But it is always good to be zealous in a good cause, and not only when I am present with you."
— Galatians 4:18, World English Bible
“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. ”
“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.”
What was the blessing you enjoyed? For I testify to you that, if possible, you would have plucked out your eyes and given them to me.
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.
Tell me, you that desire to be under the law, don't you listen to the law?