Where is then the blessedness you spoke of? for I bear you record, that, if it had been possible, you would have plucked out your own eyes, and have given them to me. Treasury of Scripture Where is. or, What was. the blessedness. Galatians 3:14 That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ... Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Galatians 6:4 But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. Luke 8:13 They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe... Romans 4:6-9 Even as David also describes the blessedness of the man, to whom God imputes righteousness without works... Romans 5:2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Romans 15:13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. I bear. Romans 10:2 For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. 2 Corinthians 8:3 For to their power, I bear record, yes, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves; Colossians 4:13 For I bear him record, that he has a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis. if. Galatians 4:19 My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you, Romans 9:3 For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brothers, my kinsmen according to the flesh: 1 Thessalonians 2:8 So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted to you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls... 1 Thessalonians 5:13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves. 1 John 3:16-18 Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers...
Context Paul's Concern for the Galatians
8However, then, when you knew not God, you did service to them which by nature are no gods. 9But now, after that you have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn you again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto you desire again to be in bondage? 10You observe days, and months, and times, and years. 11I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed on you labor in vain. 12Brothers, I beseech you, be as I am; for I am as you are: you have not injured me at all. 13You know how through infirmity of the flesh I preached the gospel to you at the first. 14And my temptation which was in my flesh you despised not, nor rejected; but received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus. 15Where is then the blessedness you spoke of? for I bear you record, that, if it had been possible, you would have plucked out your own eyes, and have given them to me. 16Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth? 17They zealously affect you, but not well; yes, they would exclude you, that you might affect them. 18But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing, and not only when I am present with you. 19My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you, 20I desire to be present with you now, and to change my voice; for I stand in doubt of you. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
Where then is that gratulation of yourselves? for I bear you witness, that, if possible, ye would have plucked out your eyes and given them to me.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Where is then your blessedness? For I bear you witness, that, if it could be done, you would have plucked out your own eyes, and would have given them to me.
Darby Bible Translation
What then was your blessedness? for I bear you witness that, if possible, plucking out your own eyes ye would have given them to me.
King James Bible
Where is then the blessedness ye spake of? for I bear you record, that, if it had been possible, ye would have plucked out your own eyes, and have given them to me.
Young's Literal Translation
what then was your happiness? for I testify to you, that if possible, your eyes having plucked out, ye would have given to me;
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