A.T. Robertson Commentary Galatians 5:24

A.T. Robertson Commentary

Galatians 5:24

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
A.T. Robertson
A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson Commentary

Galatians 5:24

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
SCRIPTURE

"And they that are of Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with the passions and the lusts thereof." — Galatians 5:24 (ASV)

Crucified the flesh (την σαρκα εσταυρωσαν). Definite event, first aorist active indicative of σταυροω as in 2:19 (mystical union with Christ). Paul uses σαρξ here in the same sense as in verses 16,17,19, "the force in men that makes for evil" (Burton).

With (συν). "Together with," emphasizing "the completeness of the extermination of this evil force" and the guarantee of victory over one's passions and dispositions toward evil.