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As many as will walk by this rule, peace and mercy be on them, and on God`s Israel.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
By this rule (τω κανον τουτω). For κανων, see on 2 Corinthians 10:13,15f.
19th Century
Anglican
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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Baptist
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…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And as many as walk according to this rule Or canon; meaning not the canon of the Scriptures in general, which is the perfect …
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…
13th Century
Catholic
Having revealed the intention of the seducers and indicated his own, the Apostle counsels them. This involves three points:
