Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing, and not only when I am present with you.
Bible References
It is
John 2:17
His disciples remembered that the Scriptures said, "My zeal for your house will consume me!"
Titus 2:14
He gave himself for us, to free us from all wickedness and purify for himself a people of his own, eager to do right.
Revelation 3:19
I reprove and discipline all whom I love. So be earnest and repent.
I am
Galatians 4:20
I wish I could be with you now, and use a different tone with you, for I do not know which way to turn about you.
Philippians 1:27
Whatever happens, show yourselves citizens worthy of the good news of the Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am kept away and only hear news of you, I may know that you are standing firm with one spirit, one purpose, fighting side by side for faith in the good news.
Philippians 2:12
So, my dear friends, as you have always been obedient, with reverence and awe make every effort to insure your salvation, not simply as though I were with you, but all the more because I am away.