Galatians 4:18-20

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

¹⁸ It is always a fine thing [of course] to be zealously sought after [as you are, provided that it is] for a good purpose and done ^[a]by reason of purity of heart and life, and not just when I am present with you!

¹⁹ My little children, for whom I am again suffering birth pangs until Christ is completely and permanently formed (molded) within you,

²⁰ Would that I were with you now and could coax you vocally, for I am fearful and perplexed about you!