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See with what large letters I write to you with my own hand.
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A Personal, Authentic Touch
Commentators highlight that Paul typically used a scribe, but here he takes the pen to write the conclusion himself. This personal act served two purposes: it authenticated the letter as genuinely from him and demonstrated his deep, personal love and concern for the Galatians, showing the great lengths he would go to for their sake.
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Galatians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
You see. This might be rendered "see," in the imperative. So Tyndale renders it, "Behold." But it is more commonly supposed that it should…
With how large letters (πηλικοις γραμμασιν). Paul now takes the pen from the amanuensis (cf. Romans 16:22) and writes t…
19th Century
Anglican
You see.—Rather, See. The Apostle calls the attention of his readers to the handwriting of these conclud…
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Baptist
Ye see how large a letter I have written unto you with mine own hand. (Galatians 6:11)
I suppose that he meant, "See wh…
There can be little doubt that Paul took the pen in his own hand at this point and that he did so for at least two purposes: (1) to authenticate th…
16th Century
Protestant
You see. The meaning of the Greek verb ἴδετε is sufficiently doubtful that it may be taken either in the imperative or indicative mood, bu…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
You see how large a letter Whether it be read as imperative, "see you", observe, take notice; or as indicative, "you…
Many excuse themselves from the work of religion, though they may make a show and profess it. They may deceive others, yet they deceive themselves …
13th Century
Catholic
After admonishing the Galatians on how to behave toward people who are upright and just, the Apostle here teaches them how to act toward heretics a…
