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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Verse 18 is found in chapter 4 of Galatians. Paul distinguishes the zeal of his opponents from genuine pastoral concern. The problem is not that someone shows enthusiasm, but that this enthusiasm seeks to separate the Galatians from the apostolic community in order to direct them toward other interests.
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Eifern ist gut, wenn's immerdar geschieht um das Gute, und nicht allein, wenn ich gegenwärtig bei euch bin.
Bueno es ser celosos en bien siempre; y no solamente cuando estoy presente con vosotros.
Es bueno que muestren interés por ustedes para bien en todo tiempo, y no solo cuando estoy presente entre ustedes.
Il est beau d'avoir du zèle pour ce qui est bien et en tout temps, et non pas seulement quand je suis présent parmi vous.
Or egli è bene d’esser sempre zelanti in bene, e non solo quando io son presente fra voi
É bom ser zeloso, mas sempre do bem, e não somente quando estou presente convosco.
在善事上,時刻熱心待別人原是好的,卻不只是我與你們同在的時候才這樣。
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