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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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Galatians
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Albert Barnes
On Galatians 1:8
18th Century
Theologian
But though we. That is, we the apostles. He probably refers particularly to himself, as Paul often used the plural when speaking of himsel…
AT Robertson
On Galatians 1:8
If we (εαν ημεις). Condition of third class (εαν and aorist middle subjunctive ευαγγελισητα). Suppose I (literary plural) should t…
Charles Ellicott
On Galatians 1:8
19th Century
Bishop
Though.—The Greek is, strictly, even though, marking an extreme and improbable supposition.
We.—I…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Galatians 1:8
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…
John Calvin
On Galatians 1:8
16th Century
Theologian
But though we. As he proceeds in defending the authority of his doctrine, his confidence swells. First of all, he declares that the doctri…
John Gill
On Galatians 1:8
17th Century
Pastor
But though we, or an angel from heaven
The apostle, in order to assert the more strongly the truth, purity, and perfection of …
Matthew Henry
On Galatians 1:6–9
17th Century
Minister
Those who would establish any other way to heaven than what the gospel of Christ reveals will find themselves grievously mistaken. The apostle impr…