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Scars as Credentials
Scholars unanimously agree that the 'marks of Jesus' were the literal, physical scars Paul bore from being beaten, stoned, and imprisoned for his faith. Commentators explain that in a world where slaves were branded to show ownership, Paul presented his wounds as undeniable proof that he belonged to Jesus. These scars validated his apostolic authority far more than the mark of circumcision promoted by his opponents.
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Galatians
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Albert Barnes
On Galatians 6:17
18th Century
Theologian
Henceforth. For the remaining time; that is, during the remainder of my life.
Let no man trouble me. This implies that he …
AT Robertson
On Galatians 6:17
From henceforth (του λοιπου). Usually το λοιπον, the accusative of general reference, "as for the rest" (4:8). The genitive case (…
Charles Ellicott
On Galatians 6:17
19th Century
Bishop
The Apostle has finished. He will no longer waste time on these troublesome attacks upon himself and his authority. He dismisses them with an appea…
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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 6:17
Paul’s last words are a request and a benediction. The request is that henceforth he be not troubled with the kind of problem that had erupted in t…
John Calvin
On Galatians 6:17
16th Century
Theologian
Let no man trouble me. He now speaks with the voice of authority for restraining his adversaries, and employs language that his high rank …
John Gill
On Galatians 6:17
17th Century
Pastor
From henceforth let no man trouble me
Having so clearly stated and explained the doctrine of justification, and so l…
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…