Galatians 4:9-20

9But now, since you know God, or rather have become known by God, how can you turn back again to the weak and worthless elements? Do you want to be enslaved to them all over again?

10You are observing special days, months, seasons, and years.

11I am fearful for you, that perhaps my labor for you has been wasted.

12I beg you, brothers and sisters: Become as I am, for I also have become as you are. You have not wronged me;

13you know that previously I preached the gospel to you because of a weakness of the flesh.

14You did not despise or reject me though my physical condition was a trial for you. On the contrary, you received me as an angel of God, as Christ Jesus himself.

15Where, then, is your blessing? For I testify to you that, if possible, you would have torn out your eyes and given them to me.

16So then, have I become your enemy because I told you the truth?

17They court you eagerly, but not for good. They want to exclude you from me, so that you would pursue them.

18But it is always good to be pursued in a good manner — and not just when I am with you.

19My children, I am again suffering labor pains for you until Christ is formed in you.

20I would like to be with you right now and change my tone of voice, because I don’t know what to do about you.