Pauls purpose for writing the book of galatians, scholars believe around a. The apostle says that the galatians did not despise their temptation, meaning the thing malady which they were tempted to despise. Watch our overview video on the book of galatians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. So that it required what no man on earth can perform. Paul reminded the galatian saints of how well they had received him earlier see galatians 4.
It also contrasts pauls attitude toward the galatians with that of the false teachers gal. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. David guzik commentary on galatians 4, where paul explains that the. Galatians 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. God the father as daddy when he prayed, abba, father as recorded in mark 14.
In this commentary on the epistle to the galatians, tim hegg goes one step further and shows that paul was not speaking against the torah but upholding it as gods eternal revelation to his people. Insisting that paul taught that the old testament law was done away colossians 2. Galatians 4, english standard version 2016 esv the. Jamieson, fausset and brown bible commentary oliphant. Timothy george galatians new american commentary, 1994. Therefore i take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for christs sake. As long as an heir is a child, as long as he is immature and unable to inherit, he is not much different from a servant.
Commentary on the book of galatians by matthew henry new. Listen to pastor robert furrow as he continues his commentary on galatians picking up today in chapter 4, verse 1. Barclay the letters to the galatians and ephesians st. And my temptation which was in my flesh the same with the infirmity of his flesh, and which was a trial of his faith and patience, and every other grace, as the afflictions of the saints be.
Early on, paul had to establish his credentials that the gospel he preached did not have its source in any man, as gnostic ideas do, but had come directly from jesus christ verses 1112. Justification by faith apart from works of the law is the theme of this urgent and corrective book. Galatians is often used to show paul believed the law to be done away with. This commentary has been through advanced checking.
Nov 09, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of galatians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Galatians, therefore, is pauls response to the efforts of the other missionaries to bring gentiles who have turned to christ under the dominion of the law, in order to. Twentyfirst century biblical commentary series the books of galatians. Galatians 4 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Galatians 4 niv bible what i am saying is that as long as. His epistle to the galatians lacks any expressions of thanksgiving or praise. Still dependent on, as is logically required by the contrast to, which is introduced by. Galatians 4 what i am saying is that as long as an heir is underage, he is no different from a slave, although he owns the whole estate. They gladly received his teaching, and churches seem to have sprung up. Bruce the epistle to the galatians new international greek testament commentary, 1982. Commentary on galatians written by legendary author martin luther is widely considered to be one of the greatest books of all time. He was sick, and that illness somehow became the reason for his opportunity to tell them about jesus galatians 4. Or, as it is there expressed, that confirmeth not all the words of this law to do them.
The book of acts doesnt tell us as much about this as we would like to know, but. The extension of the argumentative force of the to the whole series of propositions, galatians 3. The reminder of his past relations to them galatians 4. On the second missionary journey paul visited them acts 16. Galatians 4 i mean that the heir, as long as he is a.
The same with the infirmity of his flesh, and which was a trial of his faith and patience, and every other grace, as the afflictions of the saints be. Galatians 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. Galatians 4 commentary verse by verse exposition dr. The alexandrian copy, and some others, and the vulgate latin version read, your temptation in my flesh. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. Justification by faith apart from works of the law is. Theres such a profound thought that were going to see in galatians 4, i just felt like if we broke it up we might miss this, and so lets try to put it together. You know how through infirmity of the flesh i preached the gospel to you at the first. For when i am weak, then i am strong 2 corinthians 12. But pauls real emphasis was that salvation is not works oriented and that the galatians liberty should not be used as an excuse to continue in sin. Hogg and vine epistle to the galatians pickering and inglis. He must be willing to serve and sacrifice for his people.
The galatians reproved for departing from the great doctrine of justification alone, through faith in christ. The galatians did not loathe or despise paul because of his bodily condition and unimpressive physical appearance and speech but received paul instead with honour as though he were an angel or even jesus christ himself. Instead, you welcomed me as if i were an angel of god, as if i were christ jesus himself. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of galatians.
Commentary on galatians and ephesians by john calvin. As many as are of the works of the law of the number of those who seek justification thereby. The meaning of the verse is unchanged if we substitute god for jesus. Mar 14, 2000 when paul came to preach the gospel the first time in galatia, he came with physical illness. Paul penned the book of galatians because church members in galatia were turning away from the true gospel and had embraced a false one galatians 1. The heir is subject to guardians and trustees until the time set by his father. He interacts regularly with primary sources in the grecoroman world and second temple judaism, is deeply conversant. Commentary on galatians and ephesians bible study guide. A personal note interrupting pauls argument which contrasts the galatians former attitude toward paul and their present attitude. Paul did not come to galatia with personal power or strength, he came with physical infirmity depending on the grace of god.
Galatians 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise. But pauls real emphasis was that salvation is not works oriented and that the galatians liberty. Whereas many of pauls letters were written to churches in a particular city, such as rome or corinth, this letter was written to the assemblies of galatiaa region in the central part of what we know today as turkey. Galatians 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, as set of 17 volumes on the new testament, the result of barclays dedicated work. He says, now i say, indicating a different approach to his instruction. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. And that which was a trial to you in my bodily condition you didnt despise or loathe, but you received me as an angel of god as christ jesus.
Study galatians 4 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. In verse 19 paul changes the imagery slightly, employing an expression till christ is formed in you which was used of the development of the fetus in the womb. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group. And my temptation which was in my flesh ye despised not. Philip graham ryken galatians reformed expository commentary, 2005. This great classic will surely attract a whole new generation of readers. Therefore most gladly i will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of christ may rest upon me. Calvin galatians and ephesians calvin translation society. Tim hegg approaches the book with the starting point that paul is preaching and teaching torah observance for believers in.
Galatians 4 i mean that the heir, as long as he is a child. And he said to me, my grace is sufficient for you, for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Or you did not despise me when we first met, but gave me full honor and respect as thought i were a rich man, a. For insight on the phrase abba, father, see the commentary for romans 8. For many, commentary on galatians is required reading for various courses and curriculums. Paul uses an analogy that is similar to galatians 3.
Galatians with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Top 5 commentaries on the book of galatians by keith mathison. Galatians commentary pauls purpose for writing the book of galatians, scholars believe around a. The goodness of god, who does not speak in his awful majesty, but sends ambassadors to beseech us to be reconciled to him. Paul has been reminding the galatians of how they first came to know each other. They were descended from the gauls who sacked rome in the fourth century b. Quite a bit of scripture, but theres a reason behind this.
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