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A Faith of Fear and Ambition
Commentators explain that the false teachers were not motivated by sincere faith, but by fear and ambition. They pushed circumcision on the Galatians primarily to avoid persecution from other Jews and to gain a reputation for being zealous. This created a compromised faith built on self-preservation and popular applause rather than on Christ alone.
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Albert Barnes
On Galatians 6:12
18th Century
Theologian
As many as desire to make a fair show in the flesh. To be distinguished for their conformity to external rites and customs. To be known fo…
AT Robertson
On Galatians 6:12
To make a fair show (ευπροσωπησα). First aorist active infinitive of ευπροσωπεω, late verb from ευπροσωπος, fair of face (ευ, προσ…
Charles Ellicott
On Galatians 6:12
19th Century
Bishop
To make a fair shew in the flesh.—To obtain a reputation for religiousness in externals, like the hypocrites, who lov…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Galatians 6:12–13
19th Century
Preacher
"See," they say, "these Gentiles. We have converted them, and we have gotten them circumcised. Isn't that a wonderful thing?" "No, not at all," for…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Galatians 6:12
For the last time Paul speaks of the legalizers, this time warning the Galatians about what they were attempting to do and why they were doing it. …
John Calvin
On Galatians 6:12
16th Century
Theologian
As many as desire to make a fair show in the flesh. Such men pay no regard to edification but are guided by an ambitious desire to hunt af…
John Gill
On Galatians 6:12
17th Century
Pastor
As many as desire to make a fair show in the flesh
By whom are meant the false apostles, who are here described, and their view…
Matthew Henry
On Galatians 6:12–15
17th Century
Minister
Proud, vain, and carnal hearts are content with just enough religion to help them maintain a respectable appearance. But the apostle professes his …