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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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Albert Barnes
On Galatians 6:11
18th Century
Theologian
You see. This might be rendered "see," in the imperative. So Tyndale renders it, "Behold." But it is more commonly supposed that it should…
AT Robertson
On Galatians 6:11
With how large letters (πηλικοις γραμμασιν). Paul now takes the pen from the amanuensis (cf. Romans 16:22) and writes t…
Charles Ellicott
On Galatians 6:11
19th Century
Bishop
You see.—Rather, See. The Apostle calls the attention of his readers to the handwriting of these conclud…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Galatians 6:11
19th Century
Preacher
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Galatians 6:11
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…
John Calvin
On Galatians 6:11
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Galatians 6:11
17th Century
Pastor
You see how large a letter
Whether it be read as imperative, "see you", observe, take notice; or as indicative, "you…
Matthew Henry
On Galatians 6:6–11
17th Century
Minister
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 …