Galatians 4:13-19

13You know that the first time I brought you the Good News I was ill.

14Even though my illness was difficult for you, you didn’t despise or reject me. Instead, you welcomed me as if I were God’s messenger  or Christ Jesus himself.

15What happened to your positive attitude? It’s a fact that if it had been possible, you would have torn out your eyes and given them to me.

16Can it be that I have become your enemy for telling you the truth?

17These people ⌞who distort the Good News⌟ are devoted to you, but not in a good way. They don’t want you to associate with me so that you will be devoted only to them.

18(Devotion to a good cause is always good, even when I’m not with you.)

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