Galatians 4:11
Galatians 4:11 Meaning and Explanation
“I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon you labour in vain.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Paul fears that his labor among them may have been in vain.
What Does Galatians 4:11 Mean?
The drift is so serious that Paul voices a deep fear: that all his work among them might prove wasted. He had poured himself out to bring them the gospel, and now he watches them turning away from it.
This is the cry of a shepherd's heart. Paul is not protecting his reputation but grieving for souls he loves. His fear is the measure of how much is at stake — and how much he longs for them to hold fast to the freedom they received.
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What does Galatians 4:11 mean?
Paul fears that his labor among them may have been in vain.