Galatians 4:18
Strong's Lexicon
Nevertheless,
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

[it is] good
καλὸν (kalon)
Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's Greek 2570: Properly, beautiful, but chiefly good, i.e. Valuable or virtuous.

to be zealous
ζηλοῦσθαι (zēlousthai)
Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive
Strong's Greek 2206: From zelos; to have warmth of feeling for or against.

if it serves
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

a noble [purpose]—
καλῷ (kalō)
Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's Greek 2570: Properly, beautiful, but chiefly good, i.e. Valuable or virtuous.

at any time,
πάντοτε (pantote)
Adverb
Strong's Greek 3842: Always, at all times, ever. From pas and hote; every when, i.e. At all times.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely.

not
μὴ ()
Adverb
Strong's Greek 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.

only
μόνον (monon)
Adverb
Strong's Greek 3440: Alone, but, only. Neuter of monos as adverb; merely.

when
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

I am
με (me)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular
Strong's Greek 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

with
πρὸς (pros)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.

you.
ὑμᾶς (hymas)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's Greek 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

Parallel Strong's
Berean Study Bible
Nevertheless, it is good to be zealous if it serves a noble purpose— at any time, and not only when I am with you.

Young's 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;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Now it is always good to be enthusiastic about good  — and not just when I am with you.

New American Standard Bible
But it is good always to be eagerly sought in a commendable manner, and not only when I am present with you.

King James Bible
But [it is] good to be zealously affected always in [a] good [thing], and not only when I am present with you.
Parallel Verses
New International Version
It is fine to be zealous, provided the purpose is good, and to be so always, not just when I am with you.

New Living Translation
If someone is eager to do good things for you, that's all right; but let them do it all the time, not just when I'm with you.

English Standard Version
It is always good to be made much of for a good purpose, and not only when I am present with you,

New American Standard Bible
But it is good always to be eagerly sought in a commendable manner, and not only when I am present with you.

King James Bible
But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing, and not only when I am present with you.

Holman Christian Standard 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.)

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.

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.

English Revised 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.

Young's 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;
















Cross References
Galatians 4:13
Ye know how through infirmity of the flesh I preached the gospel unto you at the first.

Galatians 4:17
They zealously affect you, but not well; yea, they would exclude you, that ye might affect them.

Galatians 1:1
Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;)

Galatians 4:16
Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth?

Galatians 4:15
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.

Galatians 4:19
My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you,

Galatians 4:20
I desire to be present with you now, and to change my voice; for I stand in doubt of you.

Galatians 4:21
Tell me, ye that desire to be under the law, do ye not hear the law?
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