A.T. Robertson Commentary Galatians 5:6

A.T. Robertson Commentary

Galatians 5:6

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

A.T. Robertson Commentary

Galatians 5:6

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
SCRIPTURE

"For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth anything, nor uncircumcision; but faith working through love." — Galatians 5:6 (ASV)

Availeth anything (ισχυε τ). Old word to have strength (ισχυς). See on Mt 5:13. Neither Jew nor Greek has any recommendation in his state. See 3:28. All stand on a level in Christ.

Faith working through love (πιστις δι' αγαπης ενεργουμενη). Middle voice of ενεργεω and "through love," "the moral dynamic" (Burton) of Paul's conception of freedom from law.