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But even though we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you any gospel other than that which we preached to you, let him be cursed.
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The Message Over the Messenger
Paul uses extreme, hypothetical language—including himself or "an angel from heaven"—to make a crucial point: the gospel message itself is the ultimate authority. Commentators explain that no preacher's rank, eloquence, or even supposed supernatural origin can validate a message that contradicts the foundational truth of salvation by grace through Christ. The truth of the gospel stands firm, regardless of who is speaking.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But though we. That is, we the apostles. He probably refers particularly to himself, as Paul often used the plural when speaking of himsel…
If we (εαν ημεις). Condition of third class (εαν and aorist middle subjunctive ευαγγελισητα). Suppose I (literary plural) should t…
19th Century
Anglican
Though.—The Greek is, strictly, even though, marking an extreme and improbable supposition.
We.—I…
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The logical objection to the message Paul had been preaching is that it was not actually the Gospel, but only the gospel of Paul. If that is so, th…
16th Century
Protestant
But though we. As he proceeds in defending the authority of his doctrine, his confidence swells. First of all, he declares that the doctri…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But though we, or an angel from heaven The apostle, in order to assert the more strongly the truth, purity, and perfection of …
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Those who would establish any other way to heaven than what the gospel of Christ reveals will find themselves grievously mistaken. The apostle impr…
13th Century
Catholic
After the greeting, the message of the epistle follows. In it, the Apostle refutes their error and then admonishes them for their correction: S…
