Galatians 4:16

Translations

Modern

Have I now become your enemy by telling you the truth?

Traditional

Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth?

Literal

So have I become your enemy speaking truth to you?

Latin

Ergo inimicus vobis factus sum, verum dicens vobis?

Original

Greek

English

Have I now become your enemy by telling you the truth?

Notes

Galatians 4:16

At first, the Galatians gladly accepted Paul and his message when they became Christians. But now they were unsure about Paul and possibly even rejected him.

Galatians 4:12–20

After explaining what the Bible teaches, Paul takes a more personal approach. He reminds the Galatians of their close relationship with him.

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Paul (Saul)

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