Fourteen years after [δ ι α δ ε κ α τ ε σ σ α ρ ω ν ε τ ω ν]. Rev. after the space of fourteen years. Comp. dij ejtwn pleionwn after several years, Acts 24:17; dij hJmerwn after (some) days, Mark 2:1. Dia means after, that is, a given number of years being interposed between two points of time. Not,... [ Continue Reading ]
By revelation [κ α τ α α π ο κ α λ υ ψ ι ν]. It was specially and divinely revealed to me that I should go. In what way, he does not state. Communicated [α ν ε θ ε μ η ν]. Only here and Acts 25:14. 'Ana up, tiqenai to set. To set up a thing for the consideration of others : to lay it before them.... [ Continue Reading ]
Neither [ο υ δ ε]. More correctly, not even. So far were they from pronouncing my labor in vain, that not even Titus was compelled to be circumcised, although he was a Greek. Though approving Paul's preaching, the apostles might, for the sake of conciliation, have insisted on the circumcision of his... [ Continue Reading ]
The false brethren [τ ο υ ς ψ ε υ δ α δ ε λ φ ο υ ς]. Only here and 2 Corinthians 11:26. Christians in name only; Judaisers; anti - Paulinists. The article marks them as a well known class. Unawares brought in [π α ρ ε ι σ α κ τ ο υ ς]. N. T. o. Lit. brought in by the side, and so insidiously, ille... [ Continue Reading ]
We gave place by subjection [ε ι ξ α μ ε ν τ η υ π ο τ α γ η]. We, Paul and Barnabas. Gave place or yielded, N. T. o By the subjection which was demanded of us. The noun only in Paul and the Pastorals, and always in the sense of self - subjection. Comp. 2 Corinthians 9:13; 1 Timothy 2:11; 1 Timothy... [ Continue Reading ]
Render the passage as follows : "But to be something from (at the hands of) those who were of repute, whatever they were, matters nothing to me (God accepteth not man's person), for those who were of repute imparted nothing to me." To be something [ε ι ν α ι τ ι]. Comp. chapter Galatians 11:3; Acts... [ Continue Reading ]
The gospel of the uncircumcision (to eujaggelion thv ajkrobustiav). The phrase only here in N. T. The gospel which was to be preached to the uncircumcised - the Gentiles. Lightfoot aptly says : "It denotes a distinction of sphere, and not a difference of type.... [ Continue Reading ]
He that wrought effectually [ο ε ν ε ρ γ η σ α ς]. See on 1 Thessalonians 2:13. Rev. omits effectually, but it is fairly implied in the verb. 48 Comp. 1 Corinthians 12:6; Philippians 2:13; Colossians 1:29. The reference is to God, not to Christ. In Peter [π ε τ ρ ω]. Better, for Peter. In Peter wou... [ Continue Reading ]
Who seemed to be pillars [ο ι δ ο κ ο υ ν τ ε ς σ τ υ λ ο ι ε ι ν α ι]. Better, who are in repute as pillars. The metaphor of pillars, applied to the great representatives and supporters of an institution, is old, and common in all languages. 49 The grace [τ η ν χ α ρ ι ν]. Including all the manifes... [ Continue Reading ]
Only. With only this stipulation. We should remember [μ ν η μ ο ν ε υ ω μ ε ν]. The only instance in N. T. of this verb in the sense of beneficent care. No instance in LXX In Psalms 9:12, there is the thought but not the word. The poor [τ ω ν π τ ω χ ω ν]. The poor Christians of Palestine. Comp. Ac... [ Continue Reading ]
To the face [κ α τ α π ρ ο σ ω π ο ν]. As Acts 3:13. The meaning is expressed in the familiar phrase faced him down. It is, however, rarely as strong as this in N. T. Rather before the face, or in the face of, meaning simply in the sight or presence of (Luke 2:31), or according to appearance (2 Cori... [ Continue Reading ]
Did eat with [σ υ ν η σ θ ι ε ν]. A. V. misses the force of the imperfect, marking Peter's custom. Not only at church feasts, but at ordinary meals, in defiance of the Pharisaic that this prohibition was not binding (Acts 10:28; Acts 11:8; Acts 11:9), and had defended that position in the apostolic... [ Continue Reading ]
Dissembled with him [σ υ ν υ π ε κ ρ ι θ η σ α ν]. N. T. o. Peter's course influenced the other Jewish Christians as Antioch, who had previously followed his example in eating with Gentiles. Was carried away [σ υ ν α π η χ θ η]. Lit. was carried away with them (sun). In Paul only here and Romans 12... [ Continue Reading ]
See additional note at the end of this chapter. Walked not uprightly (ojrqopodousin). Lit. are not walking. N. T. o. o LXX o Class. Lit. to be straight - footed. Being a Jew [υ π α ρ χ ω ν]. The verb means originally to begin; thence to come forth, be at hand, be in existence. It is sometimes claime... [ Continue Reading ]
We, etc. Continuation of Paul's address; not the beginning of an address to the Galatians. Under we Paul includes himself, Peter, and the Jewish Christians of Antioch, in contrast with the Gentile Christians. The Galatians were mostly Gentiles. Who are Jews, etc. The who is wrong. Render we are Jew... [ Continue Reading ]
Justified [δ ι κ α ι ο υ τ α ι]. See on Romans 3:20; Romans 3:26. The meaning to declare or pronounce righteous cannot be consistently carried through Paul's writings in the interest of a theological fiction of imputed righteousness. See, for example, Romans 4:25; 1 Corinthians 6:11; and all passage... [ Continue Reading ]
Are found [ε υ ρ ε θ η μ ε ν]. More correctly, were found : were discovered and shown to be. See Romans 6:10; 1 Corinthians 14:15; 2 Corinthians 5:3; Philippians 2:8; Philippians 3:9. Sinners [α μ α ρ τ ω λ ο ι]. Like the Gentiles, verse 15. Paul assumes that this was actually the case : that, seeki... [ Continue Reading ]
For [γ α ρ]. Justifying the previous thought that the reerection of the law as a standard of Christian life and a means of justification is a condemnation of the faith which relies on Christ alone for righteousness. I, through the law, am dead to the law [ε γ ω δ ι α ν ο μ ο υ ν ο μ ω α π ε θ α ν ο... [ Continue Reading ]
I am crucified with Christ [χ ρ ι σ τ ω σ υ ν ε σ τ α υ ρ ω μ α ι]. This compound verb is used by Paul only here and Romans 6:6. In the gospels, Matthew 27:44; Mark 14:32; John 19:32. The statement explains how a believer dies to the law by means of the law itself. In the crucifixion of Christ as on... [ Continue Reading ]
Frustrate [α θ ε τ ω]. Annul or invalidate. Comp. Mark 7:9; 1 Corinthians 1:19; Galatians 3:15. The grace of God [τ η ν χ α ρ ι ν τ ο υ θ ε ο υ]. Cariv is, primarily, that which gives joy [χ α ρ α]. Its higher, Christian meaning is based on the emphasis of freeness in a gift or favor. It is the free... [ Continue Reading ]