Galatians 4:11
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I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon you labour in vain.I fear for you, that my efforts for you may have been in vain.
In other translations
I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon you labour in vain.I fear for you, that my efforts for you may have been in vain.
Greek words
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