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Gal 4:20. Δὲ, but [indeed]) although my presence is not the one and only cause which ought to kindle your zeal.-παρεῖναι, to be present) Gal 4:18.-ἄρτι) Now it would be more necessary than formerly; comp. again, Gal 4:19.-ἀλλάξαι) [to change] to accommodate the varying tones of the voice to the various feelings. They usually do so, who have zeal [are zealously affectionate in entreaties] whilst striving to recover the affections, that have been alienated from them. He writes mildly, Gal 4:12; Gal 4:19, but he would wish to speak still more mildly.-τὴν φωνήν μου, my voice) The voice may be rendered more flexible than writing, according as the case demands. The art of speaking occupies the first place, that of writing is only vicarious and subsidiary; 2 John Gal 4:12; 3 John Gal 4:13-14.-ἀποροῦμαι, I stand in doubt) I do not find the way of coming in and going out among you. Paul aimed at the greatest ease in speaking to the Galatians. He accommodated his discourse as much as possible to the dulness of the Galatians, with a view to convince them. The doctrine of inspiration is not endangered by this fact; see 1Co 7:25, note.