Galatians 4:20

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Galatians 4:18–22 · Berean Standard Bible

18 Nevertheless, it is good to be zealous if it serves a noble purpose—at any time, and not only when I am with you.

19 My children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is formed in you,

20 how I wish I could be with you now and change my tone, because I am perplexed about you.

21 Tell me, you who want to be under the law, do you not understand what the law says?

22 For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by the slave woman and the other by the free woman.

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1 Corinthians 4:19

But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord is willing, and then I will find out not only what these arrogant people are saying, but what power they have.

1 Corinthians 4:20

For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power.

1 Corinthians 4:21

Which do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a rod, or in love and with a gentle spirit?

1 Thessalonians 2:17

Brothers, although we were torn away from you for a short time (in person, not in heart), our desire to see you face to face was even more intense.

1 Thessalonians 2:18

For we wanted to come to you—indeed I, Paul, tried again and again—but Satan obstructed us.

1 Thessalonians 3:9

How can we adequately thank God for you in return for our great joy over you in His presence?