Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Nevertheless, it is good to be zealous if it serves a noble purpose—at any time, and not only when I am with you.
World English Bible (WEB)
But it is always good to be zealous in a good cause, and not only when I am present with you.
Strong's King James
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}.
The F.O.G *
(18) But it's good always to be zealous in good and not only when I am present with you.
The F.O.G Message *
Young's Literal Translation
and it is good to be zealously regarded, in what is good, at all times, and not only in my being present with you;
