Bible Commentary

But neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised: 3. neither Titus ] Better, not even Titus, who, as Paul’s colleague, might have thus had more ready access to the Jews. being a Greek ] unlike Timothy, Act 16:1-3. was compelled ] Scholefield renders, “was under any necessity to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Galatians 2:3”

And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them which were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain. 2. by revelation ] In the Acts no mention is made of this divine intimation. It would … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Galatians 2:2”

And they glorified God in me. 24. The conduct of the Judan Christians is noteworthy, not only as in marked contrast with that of the Judaizing party in Galatia, but as testifying to the soundness of the Apostle’s teaching. The Gospel which he preached, though independent of them as to its source, was identical with … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Galatians 1:24”

But they had heard only, That he which persecuted us in times past now preacheth the faith which once he destroyed. 23. the faith ] Three principal senses attach to this word in the N. T.: (1) Truth, or truthfulness, trustworthiness; e.g. Rom 3:3, “the faith of God.” (2) Belief of, or confidence in a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Galatians 1:23”

And was unknown by face unto the churches of Judea which were in Christ: 22. and was unknown ] rather, and I continued unknown. So far from his having learned the truths which he taught from the other Apostles, the Churches of Juda, to which they principally ministered at this time, did not know him … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Galatians 1:22”

Afterwards I came into the regions of Syria and Cilicia; 21. In the Acts we are told that when the brethren knew of the plot against St Paul’s life, they “brought him down to Csarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus”. This is in agreement with the statement of the text. Csarea was the port … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Galatians 1:21”

Now the things which I write unto you, behold, before God, I lie not. 20. Considering that the vital question of St Paul’s credentials was at stake, we need not wonder at this solemn asseveration and appeal to the judgment of God. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Behold, before God I lie … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Galatians 1:20”

But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord’s brother. 19. “Other of the apostles I saw not, but James, the brother of the Lord.” The A. V. would lead to the conclusion that James was one of the Apostles, in the same sense as Peter was an Apostle, i.e. one of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Galatians 1:19”

Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days. 18. It was not till three years after his conversion that St Paul went up to Jerusalem to visit St Peter. to see ] to become personally acquainted with. The word in the original is used of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Galatians 1:18”

Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus. 17. neither went I up to Jerusalem ] The situation of Jerusalem was on a hill, and it was also the Jewish metropolis, the political centre formerly, and still the religious centre … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Galatians 1:17”