But those on the rocky places are the ones who, when they hear, accept the word with joy. But these have no root; they believe for a season, and in a time of testing fall away.
Galatians 4:15 - Tree of Life Version So where is your sense of joy? For I testify that you would have torn out your eyes and given them to me, if possible. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Where is then the blessedness ye spake of? for I bear you record, that, if it had been possible, ye would have plucked out your own eyes, and have given them to me. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition What has become of that blessed enjoyment and satisfaction and self-congratulation that once was yours [in what I taught you and in your regard for me]? For I bear you witness that you would have torn out your own eyes and have given them to me [to replace mine], if that were possible. American Standard Version (1901) Where then is that gratulation of yourselves? for I bear you witness, that, if possible, ye would have plucked out your eyes and given them to me. Common English Bible Where then is the great attitude that you had? I swear that, if possible, you would have dug out your eyes and given them to me. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, where is your happiness? For I offer to you testimony that, if it could be done, you would have plucked out your own eyes and would have given them to me. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Where is then your blessedness? For I bear you witness, that, if it could be done, you would have plucked out your own eyes, and would have given them to me. |
But those on the rocky places are the ones who, when they hear, accept the word with joy. But these have no root; they believe for a season, and in a time of testing fall away.
For I testify about them that they have zeal for God—but not based on knowledge.
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and shalom in trusting, so you may overflow with hope in the power of the Ruach ha-Kodesh.
Through Him we also have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand and boast in the hope of God’s glory.
For I would pray that I myself were cursed, banished from Messiah for the sake of my people—my own flesh and blood,
For I testify that according to their ability, and even beyond their ability, they gave of their own free will—
in order that through Messiah Yeshua the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles, so we might receive the promise of the Ruach through trusting faith.
and though my physical condition was a trial to you, you did not hate or reject me. No, you welcomed me as a messenger of God—or even as Messiah Yeshua.
My dear children! Again I suffer labor pains until Messiah is formed in you.
But the fruit of the Ruach is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
Rather let each one examine his own work. Then he will have pride in himself alone and not in comparison to anyone else.
For I testify that he has gone to much trouble for you and for those in Laodicea and Hierapolis.
in this way we were yearning for you. We were delighted to share with you not only the Good News of God but also our very souls, because you had become dear to us.
and to esteem them beyond all measure in love because of their work. Keep shalom among yourselves.