Galatians
Galatians 4:18
18Nevertheless, it is good to be zealous if it serves a noble purpose — at any time, and not only when I am with you.
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| English | Greek | Sounds like | Grammar | Word study |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevertheless | δὲ | de | Conjunction | G1161 but, on the other hand, and |
| good | καλὸν | kalon | Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular | G2570 beautiful, good, worthy |
| to be zealous | ζηλοῦσθαι | zēlousthai | Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive | G2206 I am jealous, eager for |
| if it serves | ἐν | en | Preposition | G1722 in, on, among |
| a noble | καλῷ | kalō | Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular | G2570 beautiful, good, worthy |
| at any time | πάντοτε | pantote | Adverb | G3842 always, at all times |
| and | καὶ | kai | Conjunction | G2532 and, even, also, namely |
| not | μὴ | mē | Adverb | G3361 not, lest |
| only | μόνον | monon | Adverb | G3440 alone, but, only |
| when | ἐν | en | Preposition | G1722 in, on, among |
| I am | με | me | Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular | G1473 I |
| with | πρὸς | pros | Preposition | G4314 to, towards, with |
| you | ὑμᾶς | hymas | Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural | G4771 you |
Cross-references
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Philippians 2:12 · Revelation 3:19 · Philippians 1:27 · Psalm 119:139 · Galatians 4:13 · 1 Corinthians 15:58 · Titus 2:14
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Scripture text: Berean Standard Bible.