What does Galatians 4:18 mean?

Galatians 4:18 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Galatians 4:18 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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

16Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth?

17They zealously affect you, but not well; yea, they would exclude you, that ye might affect them.

18But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing, and not only when I am present with you.

19My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you,

20I desire to be present with you now, and to change my voice; for I stand in doubt of you.

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