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As we have said before, so I now say again: if any man preaches to you any gospel other than that which you received, let him be cursed.
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A Deliberate Warning
Commentators note that Paul repeats his curse from the previous verse to add solemn emphasis. This wasn't a statement made in anger or haste. By saying it again, Paul shows this is a deliberate, considered judgment. The core message of the gospel is so vital that any deviation from it, by anyone, warrants the strongest possible condemnation.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
As we said before. That is, in the previous verse. It is equivalent to saying, "As I have just said." See 2 Corinthians 7:3. I…
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19th Century
Anglican
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No doubt Paul repeats the anathema primarily for the sake of emphasis. But the restatement involves three alterations that tie it more closely to t…
16th Century
Protestant
As we said before. Leaving out, in this instance, the mention of himself and of angels, he repeats the former assertion that it is unlawfu…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
As we have said before, so say I now again Either when he first preached the Gospel among them; or rather referring to wh…
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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…
