In the liberty wherewith. This is according to the reading th ejleuqeria h=. Different connections are proposed, as with stand fast, as A. V. : or with the close of chapter 4, as, "we are not children of the bondwoman but of the free with the freedom with which Christ freed us" : or, "of her who is... [ Continue Reading ]
Behold [ι δ ε]. Imperative singular, appealing to each individual reader. I Paul. Comp. 2 Corinthians 10:1; Ephesians 3:1; Colossians 1:23. Asserting his personal authority. If ye be circumcised [ε α ν π ε ρ ι τ ε μ ν η σ θ ε]. Better, receive circumcision. The verb does not mean that they have alr... [ Continue Reading ]
Again [π α λ ι ν]. Probably with reference to what he had said at his last visit. Every man. Emphasizing and particularising the general to you, you, in verse 2. A debtor [ο φ ε ι λ ε τ η ς]. In N. T. mostly of one under moral obligation. So in the sense of sinner, Matthew 6:12; Luke 13:4. Comp. Ro... [ Continue Reading ]
Christ is become of no effect unto you [κ α τ η ρ γ η θ η τ ε α π ο χ ρ ι σ τ ο υ]. Incorrect. Lit. ye were brought to nought from Christ. Comp. Romans 7:2; Romans 7:6. Your union with Christ is dissolved. The statement is compressed and requires to be filled out. "Ye were brought to nought and so s... [ Continue Reading ]
For we [η μ ε ι ς γ α ρ]. Gar for introduces a proof of the preceding statement, by declaring the contrary attitude of those who continue under the economy of grace. Ye who seek to be justified by the law are fallen from grace; for we, not relying on the law, by faith wait for the hope of righteousn... [ Continue Reading ]
In Christ Jesus. In the economy of life which he inaugurates and inspires. Availeth [ι σ χ υ ε ι]. Has any significance or practical power. The verb in Paul only here and Philippians 4:13. See on 2 Thessalonians 1:9. Which worketh [ε ν ε ρ γ ο υ μ ε ν η]. See on 1 Thessalonians 2:13. Middle voice, c... [ Continue Reading ]
Ye did run [ε τ ρ ε χ ε τ ε]. Better, as giving the force of the imperfect, ye were running. You were on the right road, and were making good progress when this interruption occurred. Comp. chapter Galatians 2:2; 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; Philippians 3:14; 2 Timothy 4:7. Well [κ α λ ω ς]. Bravely, beco... [ Continue Reading ]
This persuasion [η π ε ι σ μ ο ν η]. Or, the persuasion. N. T. o. o LXX, o Class. It occurs in Ignatius, Rom. iii. and Just. Mart. Revelation 1:53. The sense is not passive, your being persuaded, but active, the persuasion which the Judaising teacher s exert over you. Comp. 1 Corinthians 1:4, piqoiv... [ Continue Reading ]
A little leaven [μ ι κ ρ α ζ υ μ η]. A proverbial warning, which appears also 1 Corinthians 5:6. It refers, not to the doctrine of the false teachers, but to the false teachers themselves. Comp. Mark 8:15. With the single exception of the parable, Matthew 13:33, leaven, in Scripture, is always a sym... [ Continue Reading ]
In the Lord. Const. with I have confidence. Will be - minded [φ ρ ο ν η σ ε τ ε]. The word denotes a general disposition of the mind rather than a specific act of thought directed at a given point. Comp. Philippians 3:15; Philippians 3:19; Philippians 4:2; Romans 8:5; Romans 11:20; 1 Corinthians 13:... [ Continue Reading ]
And i. In sharp contrast with the disturber. If I yet preach circumcision [ε ι π ε ρ ι τ ο μ η ν ε τ ι κ η ρ υ σ σ ω]. Commonly explained as an allusion to a charge circulated by the Judaisers that Paul preached or sanctioned the circumcision of Gentile converts in churches outside of Galatia, as, f... [ Continue Reading ]
They were cut off [α π ο κ ο ψ ο ν τ α ι]. More correctly, would cut themselves off. Perhaps the severest expression in Paul's Epistles. It turns on the practice of circumcision. Paul says in effect : "These people are disturbing you by insisting on circumcision. I would that they would make thoroug... [ Continue Reading ]
For [γ α ρ]. Well may I speak thus strongly of those who thus overthrow your whole polity and enslave you, for ye are called for freedom. Unto liberty [ε π ε λ ε υ θ ε ρ ι α]. Better, for freedom. See on unto uncleanness, 1 Thessalonians 4:7. Epi marks the intention. Only [μ ο ν ο ν]. For a simila... [ Continue Reading ]
All the law [ο π α ς ν ο μ ο ς]. More correctly, the whole law. Comp. Matthew 22:40. Is fulfilled [π ε π λ η ρ ω τ α ι]. Has been fulfilled. Comp. Romans 13:8. The meaning is not embraced in, or summed up in, but complied with. In Romans 13:9, ajnakefalaioutai is summed up, is to be distinguished f... [ Continue Reading ]
Bite and devour [δ α κ ν ε τ ε κ α ι κ α τ ε σ θ ι ε τ ε]. Strong expressions of partisan hatred exerting itself for mutual injury. Daknein to bite, N. T. o. In LXX metaphorically, Micah 3:5; Habakkuk 2:7. For katesqiein devour, comp. Matthew 23:13; 2 Corinthians 11:20; Revelation 11:5. Be consumed... [ Continue Reading ]
Walk [π ε ρ ι π α τ ε ι τ ε]. Frequent in a metaphorical sense for habitual conduct. See Mark 7:5; John 8:12; Acts 21:21; Romans 6:4; Romans 8:4; 1 Corinthians 3:3; Philippians 3:18. Never by Paul in the literal sense. In the Spirit [π ν ε υ μ α τ ι]. Rather, by the Spirit, as the rule of action. Co... [ Continue Reading ]
Are contrary [α ν τ ι κ ε ι τ α ι]. The verb means to lie opposite to; hence to oppose, withstand. The sentence these - to the other is not parenthetical. So that [ι ν α]. Connect with these are contrary, etc. %Ina does not express result, but purpose, to the end that, - the purpose of the two cont... [ Continue Reading ]
The question is, which of these two powers shall prevail. If the Spirit, then you are free men, no longer under the law. Comp. Romans 6:11; Romans 6:14. Under the law [υ π ο ν ο μ ο ν]. The Mosaic law. We might have expected, from what precedes, under the flesh. But the law and the flesh are in the... [ Continue Reading ]
Manifest. You have a clearly defined standard by' which to decide whether you are led by the Spirit or by the flesh. Each exhibits its peculiar works or fruits. Adultery [μ ο ι χ ε ι α]. To be dropped from the text. Uncleanness [α κ α θ α ρ σ ι α]. See on 1 Thessalonians 2:3. Lasciviousness [α σ... [ Continue Reading ]
Witchcraft [φ α ρ μ α κ ι α]. Or sorcery. Elsewhere only Revelation 18:23. From farmakon a drug. In LXX, see Exodus 7:11; Wisd. 12 4; Isaiah 47:9. Comp. Acts 19:19, perierga curious arts, note. Wrath [θ υ μ ο ι]. Lit. wraths. See on John 3:36. Strife [ε ρ ι θ ι α ι]. More correctly, factions. From... [ Continue Reading ]
Murders. Omit from the text. Revelings [κ ω μ ο ι]. Comp. Romans 13:13; 1 Peter 4:3. In both passages coupled with drunkenness as here. See on 1 Peter 4:3. I tell you before [π ρ ο λ ε γ ω]. Better beforehand, or as Rev. I forewarn you. P o. Comp. 2 Corinthians 13:2; 1 Thessalonians 3:4. The king... [ Continue Reading ]
The fruit of the Spirit [ο κ α ρ π ο ς τ ο υ π ν ε υ μ α τ ο ς]. The phrase N. T. o. Fruit, metaphorical, frequent in N. T., as Matthew 3:8; Matthew 7:16; John 4:36; John 14:8; Romans 1:13; Romans 6:21, etc. We find fruit of light (Ephesians 5:9); of righteousness (Philippians 1:11); of labor ... [ Continue Reading ]
Meekness [π ρ α υ τ η ς]. See on meek, Matthew 5:5. Temperance [ε γ κ ρ α τ ε ι α]. Only here by Paul. He alone uses ejgkrateuesqai to have continency, 1 Corinthians 7:9; 1 Corinthians 9:25. See on is temperate, 1 Corinthians 9; 25. The word means self - control, holding in hand the passions and de... [ Continue Reading ]
They that are Christ's [ο ι δ ε τ ο υ χ ρ ι σ τ ο υ]. The best texts add Ihsou they that are of Christ Jesus. Belong to him. The exact phrase only here. But see 1 Corinthians 1:12; 1 Corinthians 3:23; 1 Corinthians 14:23; 2 Corinthians 10:7; Galatians 3:29. Have crucified the flesh [τ η ν σ α ρ κ α... [ Continue Reading ]
Lipsius makes this verse the beginning of ch. 6. Weizsacker begins that chapter with ver. 26. There seems to be no sufficient reason. Ver. 25 is connected naturally with the immediately preceding line of thought. "Such being your principle of life, adapt your conduct (walk) to it." The hortatory for... [ Continue Reading ]
Desirous of vainglory [κ ε ν ο δ ο ξ ο ι]. N. T. o. Better, vainglorious. The noun kenodoxia vainglory only Philippians 2:3. In LXX see Wisd. 14 14; 4 Macc. 2 15; 8 18. Originally, vain opinion, error. Ignatius, Magn. 11, speaks of falling into agkistra thv kenodoxiav the hooks or clutches of error.... [ Continue Reading ]