20 I desire to be present with you now, and to change my voice; for I stand in doubt of you.

Other Translations of Galatians 4:20

New International Version

20 how I wish I could be with you now and change my tone, because I am perplexed about you!

English Standard Version

20 I wish I could be present with you now and change my tone, for I am perplexed about you.

The Message

20 Oh, I keep wishing that I was with you. Then I wouldn't be reduced to this blunt, letter-writing language out of sheer frustration.

New King James Version

20 I would like to be present with you now and to change my tone; for I have doubts about you.

New Living Translation

20 I wish I were with you right now so I could change my tone. But at this distance I don't know how else to help you.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Galatians 4:20

Commentary on Galatians 4:19-20

(Read Galatians 4:19-20)

The Galatians were ready to account the apostle their enemy, but he assures them he was their friend; he had the feelings of a parent toward them. He was in doubt as to their state, and was anxious to know the result of their present delusions. Nothing is so sure a proof that a sinner has passed into a state of justification, as Christ being formed in him by the renewal of the Holy Spirit; but this cannot be hoped for, while men depend on the law for acceptance with God.