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Paul’s Concern for the Galatians

Galatians 4:20

In 9 translations

BSB
how I wish I could be with you now and change my tone, because I am perplexed about you.
KJV
I desire to be present with you now, and to change my voice; for I stand in doubt of you.
WEB
but I could wish to be present with you now, and to change my tone, for I am perplexed about you.
ASV
but I could wish to be present with you now, and to change my tone; for I am perplexed about you.
LSV
indeed I was wishing to be present with you now, and to change my voice, because I am in doubt about you.
YLT
and I was wishing to be present with you now, and to change my voice, because I am in doubt about you.
DBY
and I should wish to be present with you now, and change my voice, for I am perplexed as to you.
DRC
And I would willingly be present with you now, and change my voice: because I am ashamed for you.
GNV
And I would I were with you nowe, that I might change my voyce: for I am in doubt of you.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT
ἤθελον δὲ παρεῖναι πρὸς ὑμᾶς ἄρτι, καὶ ἀλλάξαι τὴν φωνήν μου, ὅτι ἀποροῦμαι ἐν ὑμῖν.
RP2018
ἤθελον δὲ παρεῖναι πρὸς ὑμᾶς ἄρτι, καὶ ἀλλάξαι τὴν φωνήν μου, ὅτι ἀποροῦμαι ἐν ὑμῖν.
TR-Boyd
ἤθελον δὲ παρεῖναι πρὸς ὑμᾶς ἄρτι, καὶ ἀλλάξαι τὴν φωνήν μου, ὅτι ἀποροῦμαι ἐν ὑμῖν.
SCR1894
ηθελον δε παρειναι προς υμας αρτι και αλλαξαι την φωνην μου οτι απορουμαι εν υμιν

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:17–18Brothers, 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. For we wanted to come to you—indeed I, Paul, tried again and again—but…
  • 1 Thessalonians 3:9How can we adequately thank God for you in return for our great joy over you in His presence?
  • 1 Corinthians 4:19–21But 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. For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power.…

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