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A Call to Gospel Freedom
Commentators widely agree that Paul's plea, "become as I am," is a call for the Galatians to live in the same freedom from Jewish ceremonial law that he, a former Pharisee, now enjoys. He urges them not to take on a yoke of bondage that he himself has cast off for the sake of Christ.
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Albert Barnes
On Galatians 4:12
18th Century
Theologian
Brethren, I urge you, be as I am, etc. There is great brevity in this passage, and no little obscurity, and a great many different interpr…
AT Robertson
On Galatians 4:12
Be as I am (γινεσθε ως εγω). Present middle imperative, "Keep on becoming as I am." He will not give them over, afraid though he i…
Charles Ellicott
On Galatians 4:12
19th Century
Bishop
Be as I am.—Use the same Christian freedom that I use.
For I am as you are.—I lay no stress on my pure Jewish descent. I c…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Galatians 4:12
19th Century
Preacher
Brethren, I beseech you, be as I am; for I am as ye are: ye have not injured me at all.
He had told them the gospel, and other teac…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Galatians 4:12
The opening words of this verse are somewhat puzzling, for there is not enough said to know precisely what Paul is referring to. Most likely he is …
John Calvin
On Galatians 4:12
16th Century
Theologian
Be as I am. Having until now spoken roughly, he begins to adopt a milder tone. The former harshness had been more than justified by the gr…
John Gill
On Galatians 4:12
17th Century
Pastor
Brethren, I beseech you, be as I am
Though they had gone so far backwards, yet still hoping well of them that they w…
Matthew Henry
On Galatians 4:12–18
17th Century
Minister
The apostle desires that they would be of one mind with him regarding the law of Moses, as well as united with him in love. In reproving others, we…