Motives of Christian Zeal
Galatians 4:18
But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing, and not only when I am present with you.


1. The command of Christ.

2. The example of Christ.

3. The love of Christ in the heart.

4. The examples of holy men.

5. The personal advantages derived from it.

6. The good which it may accomplish.

7. The commendation which is given of it, and its examples in the Scriptures.

(John Bate.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing, and not only when I am present with you.

WEB: But it is always good to be zealous in a good cause, and not only when I am present with you.




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