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Persecution as Proof
Commentators explain that Paul is refuting a slanderous rumor that he preached circumcision. His proof is simple and powerful: 'If I were preaching circumcision, why would the Jews, who champion it, still be persecuting me?' His suffering was direct evidence that he was preaching a message—salvation by faith alone—that was fundamentally at odds with the Judaizers' legalistic system.
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Albert Barnes
On Galatians 5:11
18th Century
Theologian
And I, brethren. Paul here proceeds to vindicate himself from supporting the doctrines which they had advanced there. It is evident that t…
AT Robertson
On Galatians 5:11
Why am I still persecuted? (τ ετ διωκομαι?). Some of the Judaizers even circulated the slander that Paul preached circumcision in …
Charles Ellicott
On Galatians 5:11
19th Century
Bishop
And I, brothers.—Rather, But I, brothers. This is another abrupt transition. We would naturally infer from this passage t…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Galatians 5:11
19th Century
Preacher
The offense of the Cross is that it sets up faith as the infinite merit of Christ's atonement, and knocks down all confidence in outward ritual and…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Galatians 5:11
Two personal remarks conclude the section. The first presents a difficulty. What does Paul mean by saying, “If I am still preaching circumcision”? …
John Calvin
On Galatians 5:11
16th Century
Theologian
And I, brethren. This argument is drawn from the final cause. “It would be completely in my power,” he says, “to avoid the displeasure of …
John Gill
On Galatians 5:11
17th Century
Pastor
And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision
The apostle was traduced by the false teachers, as a preacher of circu…
Matthew Henry
On Galatians 5:7–12
17th Century
Minister
The life of a Christian is a race, in which he must run and persevere if he is to obtain the prize. It is not enough that we profess Christianity; …