Bible Commentary

I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: 6 10. The subject and occasion of the Epistle 6. I marvel gospel ] The contrast between the form of address here adopted and that of other letters of St Paul is (as already … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Galatians 1:6”

To whom [be] glory forever and ever. Amen. 5. to whom be glory Amen ] perh. ‘ the glory’. All the glory of the great work of Redemption, in its design, in its process, in its results, is His alone and shall be throughout eternity. Amen ] A Hebrew word, signifying ‘truth,’ used to express … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Galatians 1:5”

Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father: 4. who gave himself our Father ] The Apostle here prepares the way for the discussion of his great subject. He cannot think of the Gospel pardon, justification, acceptance with … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Galatians 1:4”

Grace [be] to you and peace from God the Father, and [from] our Lord Jesus Christ, 3. Grace be to you Christ ] “These two words, grace and peace, comprehend in them whatsoever belongeth to Christianity. Grace releaseth sin, and peace maketh the conscience quiet.” Luther. We have here another indirect, but clear proof of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Galatians 1:3”

And all the brethren which are with me, unto the churches of Galatia: 2. all the brethren which are with me ] It is impossible to say with certainty who these brethren were. The expression, ‘ all the brethren’ and the omission of any names, render it improbable that reference is intended only to Timothy … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Galatians 1:2”

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, [be] with you all. Amen. 14. The grace of the Lord ] This is the fullest form of any of the benedictions given by St Paul, and it comes fitly at the end of the harshest … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 13:14”

All the saints salute you. All the saints salute you – That is, all who were with Paul, or in the place where he was. The Epistle was written from Macedonia, probably from Philippi. See the introduction, section 3. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible Verse 13. All the saints] The Christians of Macedonia … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 13:13”

Greet one another with a holy kiss. 12. Greet one another with a holy kiss ] See note on 1Co 16:20. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Greet – Salute; see the note, Rom 16:3. With an holy kiss – note, Rom 16:16. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible Verse 12. Greet … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 13:12”

Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you. 11 14. Conclusion 11. farewell ] Or perhaps rejoice ( ioie ye, Wiclif; gaudete, Vulgate). Cf. Php 4:4; 1Th 5:16. Joy (Gal 5:22) was one of the foremost … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 13:11”

Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power which the Lord hath given me to edification, and not to destruction. 10. lest being present I should use sharpness ] See ch. 2Co 1:23, and 2Co 13:2. power ] Rather, authority, as in ch. 2Co 10:8. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 13:10”