Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
(Now it is always good to be devoted to a good cause, even when I am not with you.)
New American Standard Bible
But it is good always to be eagerly sought in a commendable
King James Version
But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing, and not only when I am present with you.
Holman Bible
Now it is always good to be enthusiastic about good—and not just when I am with you.
A Conservative Version
But to be zealous of is always good in a good thing, and not only when I am present with you.
American Standard Version
But it is good to be zealously sought in a good matter at all times, and not only when I am present with you.
Amplified
Now it is always pleasant to be eagerly sought after [provided that it is] for a good purpose, and not just when I am with you [seeking you myself—but beware of the others doing it].
An Understandable Version
Now, it is fine for someone to want to seek you out anytime, if it is for a good purpose, and not just when I am around [to be impressed].
Anderson New Testament
It is honorable to be ardently attached always, in what is honorable, and not only when I am present with you.
Bible in Basic English
But it is good to have an interest in a good cause at all times, and not only when I am present with you.
Common New Testament
But it is always good to seek a good purpose, and not only when I am present with you.
Daniel Mace New Testament
but it is just you should cultivate my affection for you upon all proper occasions, and not only when I am present with you.
Darby Translation
But it is right to be zealous at all times in what is right, and not only when I am present with you --
Goodspeed New Testament
But it is a finer thing to be made much of honestly and constantly??ot just when I can be with you,
John Wesley New Testament
Now it is good to be zealous in a good thing always, and not only while I am present with you.
Julia Smith Translation
And good to be zealous always in good, and not only in my being present with you.
King James 2000
But it is good to be zealous always in a good thing, and not only when I am present with you.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But [it is] good to be sought zealously in good at all times, and not only when I am present with you.
Modern King James verseion
But it is good to be zealous always in a good thing, and not only in my being present with you.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
It is good always to be fervent, so it be in a good thing; and not only when I am present with you.
Moffatt New Testament
Now it is fine for you to be made much of honestly and all the time ??not simply when I can be with you.
Montgomery New Testament
It is always an honorable thing to have your favor sought in an honorable cause, always, and not only when I am with you.
NET Bible
However, it is good to be sought eagerly for a good purpose at all times, and not only when I am present with you.
New Heart English Bible
But it is always good to be zealous in a good cause, and not only when I am present with you.
Noyes New Testament
But it is good to be an object of zeal in what is good always, and not only when I am present with you.
Sawyer New Testament
It is good to be zealous for a good object always, and not only when I am present with you.
The Emphasized Bible
Howbeit it is, honourable, to show zeal in what is honourable at all times, and not only when I am present with you; -
Thomas Haweis New Testament
It is good indeed to be zealously affected in a good cause always, and not only when I am present with you.
Twentieth Century New Testament
It is always honorable to have your favor sought in an honorable cause, and not only when I am with you, my dear children--
Webster
But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing, and not only when I am present with you.
Weymouth New Testament
It is always an honourable thing to be courted in an honourable cause; always, and not only when I am with you, my children--
Williams New Testament
Now it is a fine thing to have special attention paid you, if it is done sincerely and unceasingly, and not only when I am with you.
World English Bible
But it is always good to be zealous in a good cause, and not only when I am present with you.
Worrell New Testament
But it is good to be zealously sought in a good thing at all times, and not only when I am present with you,
Worsley New Testament
But it is good to be zealously affected always in that which is good, and not only when I am present with you.
Youngs Literal Translation
and it is good to be zealously regarded, in what is good, at all times, and not only in my being present with you;
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References
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Word Count of 36 Translations in Galatians 4:18
Prayers for Galatians 4:18
Verse Info
Context Readings
Paul's Personal Appeal
17 These people who have been instructing you are devoted to you, but not in a good way. They want you to avoid me so that you will be devoted to them. 18 (Now it is always good to be devoted to a good cause, even when I am not with you.) 19 My children, I am suffering birth pains for you again until the Messiah is formed in you.
Cross References
Galatians 4:13
You know that it was because I was ill that I brought you the gospel the first time.
Numbers 25:11-13
"Eleazar's son Phinehas, grandson of Aaron the priest, has turned my wrath away from Israel. Because his zealousness reflected my own zeal for them, I didn't consume Israel in my jealousy.
Psalm 69:9
Zeal for your house consumes me, and the mockeries of those who insult you fall on me.
Psalm 119:139
My zeal consumes me because my enemies forget your words.
Isaiah 59:17
He put on righteousness like a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation on his head; he put on garments of vengeance for clothing, and wrapped himself in fury like a cloak.
John 2:17
His disciples remembered that it was written, "Zeal for your house will consume me."
1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my dear brothers, be steadfast, unmovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord, because you know that the work that you do for the Lord isn't wasted.
Galatians 4:20
Indeed, I wish I were with you right now so that I could change the tone of my voice, because I am completely baffled by you!
Philippians 1:27
The only thing that matters is that you continue to live as good citizens in a manner worthy of the gospel of the Messiah. Then, whether I come to see you or whether I stay away, I may hear all about you that you are standing firm in one spirit, struggling with one mind for the faith of the gospel,
Philippians 2:12
And so, my dear friends, just as you have always obeyed, not only when I was with you but even more now that I am absent, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.
Titus 2:14
He gave himself for us to set us free from every wrong and to cleanse us so that we could be his special people who are enthusiastic about doing good deeds.
Revelation 3:19
I correct and discipline those whom I love, so be serious and repent!