Read Full ChapterNevertheless, it is good to be zealous if it serves a noble purpose—at any time, and not only when I am with you.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
But it is always good to be zealous in a good cause, and not only when I am present with you.
World English Bible (WEB)
But{G1161} it is good{G2570} to be zealously affected{G2206}{(G5745)} always{G3842} in{G1722} a good{G2570} thing, and{G2532} not{G3361} only{G3440} when{G1722} I{G3165} am present{G3918}{(G5750)} with{G4314} you{G5209}.
Strong's King James
(18) But it's good always to be zealous in good and not only when I am present with you.
The F.O.G
[18] It's fine to be zealous when the cause is good—and not just when I'm with you.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and it is good to be zealously regarded, in what is good, at all times, and not only in my being present with you;
Young's Literal Translation
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