Parallel Verses
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].
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.
International Standard Version
(Now it is always good to be devoted to a good cause, even when I am not 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.
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 men [the Judaizers] eagerly seek you [to entrap you with honeyed words and attention, to win you over to their philosophy], not honorably [for their purpose is not honorable or worthy of consideration]. They want to isolate you [from us who oppose them] so that you will seek them. 18 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]. 19 My little children, for whom I am again in [the pains of] labor until Christ is [completely and permanently] formed within you—
Cross References
Galatians 4:13
On the contrary, you know that it was because of a physical illness that I [remained and] preached the gospel to you the first time;
Numbers 25:11-13
“Phinehas the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, has turned my wrath away from the Israelites because he was
Psalm 69:9
For zeal for Your house has consumed me,
And the [mocking] insults of those who insult You have fallen on me.
Psalm 119:139
My zeal has [completely] consumed me,
Because my enemies have forgotten Your words.
Isaiah 59:17
For He [the Lord] put on righteousness like a coat of armor,
And salvation like a helmet on His head;
He put on garments of vengeance for clothing
And covered Himself with zeal [and great love for His people] as a cloak.
John 2:17
His disciples remembered that it is written [in the Scriptures], “Zeal (love, concern) for Your house [and its honor] will consume Me.”
1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord [always doing your best and doing more than is needed], being continually aware that your labor [even to the point of exhaustion] in the Lord is not futile nor wasted [it is never without purpose].
Galatians 4:20
how I wish that I were with you now and could change my tone, because I am perplexed in regard to you.
Philippians 1:27
Only [be sure to] lead your lives in a manner [that will be] worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I do come and see you or remain absent, I will hear about you that you are standing firm in one spirit [and one purpose], with one
Philippians 2:12
So then, my dear ones, just as you have always obeyed [my instructions with enthusiasm], not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation [that is, cultivate it, bring it to full effect, actively pursue spiritual maturity] with awe-inspired fear and trembling [using serious caution and critical self-evaluation to avoid anything that might offend God or discredit the name of Christ].
Titus 2:14
who [willingly] gave Himself [to be crucified] on our behalf to redeem us and purchase our freedom from all wickedness, and to purify for Himself a chosen and very special people to be His own possession, who are enthusiastic for doing what is good.
Revelation 3:19