Galatians 4:16-20

16So then, have I become your enemy by telling you the truth?

17They court you eagerly, but for no good purpose; they want to exclude you, so that you would seek them eagerly.

18However, it is good to be sought eagerly for a good purpose at all times, and not only when I am present with you.

19My children – I am again undergoing birth pains until Christ is formed in you!

20I wish I could be with you now and change my tone of voice, because I am perplexed about you.