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.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
My little children,.... A soft and tender way of speaking, used by Christ to his disciples, and frequently by that…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
But it is good to be, zealously affected - The meaning of this is, “Understand me: I do not speak against zeal. I have…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
It is good to be zealously affected - It is well to have a determined mind and an ardent heart in reference to things…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Galatians 4:17-18
The apostle is still carrying on the same design as in the foregoing verse, which was, to convince the Galatians of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Galatians 4:17-18
In contrast to the simplicity of his own teaching, St Paul exposes the party spirit by which the false teachers were…
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