Galatians 4:18

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

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].

Cross References

John 2:17

Then Jesus’ disciples remembered that it was written [Psa. 69:9], “Enthusiasm for Your [i.e., God’s] house [i.e., the Temple] will consume me.”

1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore, my dearly loved brothers, stand firm [in the faith]; do not be moved [from your commitment] Always do your best to work for the Lord, since you know that your labor in the Lord’s [service] is not for nothing.

Galatians 4:13

But you are aware [I am sure] that when I first came preaching the Gospel [message] to you, I had a physical handicap.

Galatians 4:17

Certain people are showing quite an interest in you, but it is not for your benefit. Instead, they are trying to separate you [from me], in hope that you will seek them out [for help].

Galatians 4:20

But I would like to be present with you and change the tone [of my remarks], because I am very distressed over your condition.

Philippians 1:27

So, [whatever happens], live your daily lives in such a way as to be worthy of the Gospel of Christ, so that, whether I come and see you or remain absent from you, I will hear about you, that you are standing firm in one spirit [i.e., united in purpose, and] contending with one mind for the faith of the Gospel [i.e., for the body of Christian teaching].

Philippians 2:12

So then, my dear ones, just as you people were always obedient [to my teaching] when I was there with you, so now, in my absence [also], be [obedient] all the more. [Continue to] complete your own salvation [i.e., by living faithfully to the end. See Rom. 13:11] with fear and trembling [i.e., with a reverent and submissive spirit],

Titus 2:14

He gave Himself up for us, to buy us back from [enslavement to] all [kinds of] wickedness and to purify for Himself a group of people who belong to Him and who are eager to do good deeds.

Revelation 3:19

“I rebuke and discipline those I love, so be earnest and repent.