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. To be zealously affected as to spiritual things will be found to be "good" — 1. As an evidence of the liveliness of grace in our own souls. 2. Because it is a most suitable means of preserving and increasing Divine grace. 3. Because of its beneficial tendency to arouse the zeal of others. 4. Because of the usefulness accomplished by this excellent quality in the welfare of mankind at large. 5. Because of the especial glory which is thereby brought unto God. (John Garwood, M. A.) 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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