Galatians 4:19-20 My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you,… I. PAUL'S DESIRE. This presence of pastors among their people is most necessary. 1. To prevent spiritual dangers; whence they are called watchmen and overseers. 2. To redress wrongs. 3. To recover backsliders. II. THE END of this desire — "That I may change my voice." 1. From that of seeming rebuke to that of tender entreaty. 2. From that of the hard controversialist to that of the loving teacher and friend. Learn that frequent conference between pastor and people is most desirable — (1) That pastors may know better how to teach. (2) That people may know better what is taught. (3) That both may live in peace and goodwill. III. THE OCCASION of the desire. 1. The apostle's perplexity was real. 2. He took steps to relieve his doubts by this Epistle. 3. He left events to God. (W. Perkins.) Parallel Verses KJV: My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you,WEB: My little children, of whom I am again in travail until Christ is formed in you— |
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