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Galatians 4:18

Christian Standard Bible

18 But it is always good to be pursued in a good manner—and not just when I am with you.

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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 Standard Version

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

King James Version

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

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 King James Version

But it is good to be zealous in a good thing always, and not only when I am present 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.

World English Bible

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