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An Unpayable Debt
Commentators unanimously explain that accepting circumcision for salvation isn't just a single act; it's signing up for an impossible obligation. Paul testifies that such a person becomes a 'debtor to do the whole law.' This means they are bound to perfectly obey every single command, a standard no one can meet, which is why this path leads to condemnation, not righteousness.
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Galatians
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Albert Barnes
On Galatians 5:3
18th Century
Theologian
For I testify again. Probably he had stated this when he had preached the gospel to them at first, and he now solemnly bears witness to th…
AT Robertson
On Galatians 5:3
A debtor (οφειλετης). Common word from οφειλω, to owe for one who has assumed an obligation. See on Mt 6:12. See Ga 3:10. He takes…
Charles Ellicott
On Galatians 5:3
19th Century
Bishop
For I testify again.—Translate rather, No, I protest again, introducing a further argument. He who allows himsel…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Galatians 5:1–4
19th Century
Preacher
Stand firm, therefore, in the liberty with which Christ had made us free, and do not be entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Galatians 5:3
Paul has already stated that to fall into circumcision is to lose the value of Christ’s death both for salvation and for living the Christian life.…
John Calvin
On Galatians 5:3
16th Century
Theologian
For I testify again. What he now advances is proved by the contradiction involved in the opposite statement. He who is a debtor to do …
John Gill
On Galatians 5:3
17th Century
Pastor
For I testify again to every man
This is the form of an oath, a calling God to witness, swearing by the living God, …
Matthew Henry
On Galatians 5:1–6
17th Century
Minister
Christ will not be the Saviour of anyone who will not acknowledge and rely upon Him as their only Saviour. Let us heed the warnings and persuasions…