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The Gospel is the Rule for Life
Commentators explain that the "rule" (Greek: kanon) Paul mentions is not a new set of laws, but the core principle of the gospel he has defended throughout the letter: salvation through faith in Jesus Christ, which makes a person a "new creation." This is the standard by which Christians are to live, and God's peace and mercy are promised to all who follow this path.
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Galatians
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Albert Barnes
On Galatians 6:16
18th Century
Theologian
And as many as walk. As many as live, for the word walk is used in this way in the Scriptures.
According to this rule. Gre…
AT Robertson
On Galatians 6:16
By this rule (τω κανον τουτω). For κανων, see on 2 Corinthians 10:13,15f.
Charles Ellicott
On Galatians 6:16
19th Century
Bishop
According to this rule.—The word for “rule” is the same that later received a special application in the phrase, “Canon of Scriptu…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Galatians 6:15–17
19th Century
Preacher
I have the marks of the whips upon my body. I am the branded slave of Jesus Christ. There is no getting the marks out of me. I cannot run away. I c…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Galatians 6:16
Has anyone yet missed the point? If so, Paul will state it once again in even starker language—“Peace and mercy to all who follow this rule, even t…
John Calvin
On Galatians 6:16
16th Century
Theologian
And as many as walk according to this rule. “May they enjoy all prosperity and happiness!” This is not merely a prayer on their behalf, bu…
John Gill
On Galatians 6:16
17th Century
Pastor
And as many as walk according to this rule
Or canon; meaning not the canon of the Scriptures in general, which is the perfect …
Matthew Henry
On Galatians 6:16–18
17th Century
Minister
A new creation in the image of Christ, demonstrating faith in him, is the greatest distinction between one person and another, and a blessing is de…