How we cite our quotes:
Quote #1
My little children, for whom I am again in the pain of childbirth until Christ is formed in you, I wish I were present with you now and could change my tone, for I am perplexed about you. (Galatians 4:19-20, NRSV)
My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you, I desire to be present with you now, and to change my voice; for I stand in doubt of you. (Galatians 4:19-20, KJV)
Ever had a broken heart? That's what Paul feels like right now. He's so upset with the Galatians that he's in pain right now. Sure, it's metaphorical, but it still hurts a whole bunch.
Quote #2
It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that try to compel you to be circumcised—only that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ[…] From now on, let no one make trouble for me; for I carry the marks of Jesus branded on my body. (Galatians 6:12, 17, NRSV)
As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ[…] From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus. (Galatians 6:12, 17, KJV)
Paul accuses his opponents of trying to dodge suffering. If they say that Christians should obey Jewish law, then they won't upset any of the Jewish Christians out there. Paul's never taken the easy road, though. Especially when he's knows he's right.
Quote #3
I want you to know, beloved, that what has happened to me has actually helped to spread the gospel, so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to everyone else that my imprisonment is for Christ; and most of the brothers and sisters, having been made confident in the Lord by my imprisonment, dare to speak the word with greater boldness and without fear. (Philippians 1:12-14, NRSV)
I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places; And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear. (Philippians 1:12-14, KJV)
Getting thrown in prison? It's actually a good thing. Not only is Paul able to spread the good word to his Roman jailors, he's also showing everyone that he'll stick by Jesus through thick and thin.