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But it is good to be zealously sought in a good matter at all times, and not only when I am present with you.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

To be zealously sought in a good matter (ζηλουσθα εν καλω). Present passive infinitive. It is only in an evil matter that it is ba…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

But it is good to be zealously affected. The meaning of this is, "Understand me: I do not speak against zeal. I have not a word to say in …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

It is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing.—A disinterested zeal between teachers and taught is indeed good in itself. The…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing, and not only when I am present with you. My little children, of whom I travail …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Though there are several possible meanings of this verse depending on who is exercising such zeal, it is best to refer the zeal to the Galatians, w…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

But it is good to be the object of jealousy. It is hard to say whether this refers to himself or to the Galatians. Good ministers are exho…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But it is good to be zealously affected
A zealous affection when right is very commendable, as the instances of Phin…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The apostle desires that they would be of one mind with him regarding the law of Moses, as well as united with him in love. In reproving others, we…

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