BibliographyPett, Peter. See Herm. 1:1 apostle— # ver. βουλόμενος ὅτι ἀξίωμα προσώπων οὐ προσίεται, ὅταν περὶ ἀληθείας ὁ λόγος ᾖ), preach (evangelize: it is impossible to preserve in English the εὐαγγέλιον, and in it the reference back to Galatians 1:6-7) to you other than what ( παρά (reff.) Indeed, he is so perturbed that he flings curses at the people who have stirred up the churches in the region (1:8-9). A professed revelation even though seemingly accredited by miracles, is not to be received if it contradict the already existing revelation; for God cannot contradict Himself (Deuteronomy 13:1-3; 1 Kings 13:18; Matthew 24:24; 2 Thessalonians 2:9). 1874-1909. παρʼ ὅ εὐηγγελισ. "E.W. What does this verse really mean? Though… an angel—This is possible only as an angel from heaven is a free agent, and able, like the first angels, to forsake God. ἄγγελοι ἐν οὐρανῷ, Matthew 22:30. They speak of teaching their confessions to their families, rather than teaching them the Word of God. But even. Purpose of Writing: The churches in Galatia were comprised of both Jewish and Gentile converts. preach, &c. = preach a gospel (Greek. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament, Expository Notes with Practical Observations on the New Testament, As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach otherwise, let him be accursed, Greek Testament Critical Exegetical Commentary, κἂν γὰρ τῶν πρώτων ἀγγέλων ᾖ τις τῶν ἐξ οὐρανοῦ διαφθειρόντων τὸ κήρυγμα κ, βουλόμενος ὅτι ἀξίωμα προσώπων οὐ προσίεται, Heinrich Meyer's Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament, Johann Albrecht Bengel's Gnomon of the New Testament, Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible, Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges, [Note: See Tenney, p138 , for a chart of the figures of speech in Galatians.]. To embrace in the reference the associates of the apostle in founding the Galatian churches (Hofmann) is premature, for these are only presented to the reader in the εὐηγγελισάμεθα which follows. All rights reserved. "The Bible Study New Testament". As a complete side note, take a few moments and contemplate the life of an angel, able to transit from God"s throne, though the galaxies, through the atmosphere and to earth - how much like those wonderful dreams when we fly above the ground and go where we will to and fro with little if any effort - this is the normal life of the angel - and just why would an angel turn against God and give all this up to follow Satan - another topic of contemplation! 259.) But anything and everything that distorts the clear gospel of Christ, recorded in holy Scripture must be strongly denounced and utterly rejected. I suggest we use the same tactics that Paul used - call these false teachers what they are - accursed. ), or than, that. In this context it would indicated God"s dwelling place, in that the angels have access to all, but dwell in the same place as God Himself. Thank You that we are no longer under the Law but are saved by grace through faith in Christ. It was a fundamental opposition of principles, not merely the addition of certain new doctrines to the old. A footnote suggests that not only is the curse in view but the result as well. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/hac/galatians-1.html. The word is not translated here, just presented in its original Greek form. Those that would have you work for your salvation are accursed. The term "heaven" is used of the sky, the universe or the dwelling place of God. A Commentary on Galatians 6:1-10. Galatians is one of 13 inspired letters he addressed to Gentile congregations or his fellow workers. Angel - in which light ye at first received me (cf. In considering the dogmatic application, it is right to bear in mind the nature of the heretical doctrines which it was the Apostle’s object to denounce. I won"t comment on the priests and elders but this might be a little exaggeration for effect on their part. To apply it (Rosenmüller, Baumgarten-Crusius, comp. Romans 1:8-15, 1 Corinthians 1:4-9, Philippians 1:3-11, Colossians 1:3-8, and 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10 are each examples of Paul giving thanks and praising the churches in his opening words. BibliographyTorrey, R. A. The Epistles of Paul attach to the word the idea of spiritual death. Islam claims that Mohammed received his revelations from the angel Gabriel. Let him be DAMNED. If Christ displaced the law as the activating centre of Paul"s own life, he equally displaced the law in the economy of God, in the ordering of salvation-history. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/dcc/galatians-1.html. Galatians 1:8, CSB : "But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to what we have preached to you, a curse be on him!" 6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: 7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. I tell you if an angel contradict the gospel he is to be rejected! To them a noble effort, to God a foolish effort, but I"m sure they wanted him dead - not just sure they would have starved to death if they couldn"t have killed him. See Calovius and Estius. The original Greek word is retained in the translation, Let him be Anathema. In earlier times a dogmatic interest was involved in this point: the Lutherans, in order to combat tradition, laying the stress on praeterquam; and the Catholics, to protect the same, on contra. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/hmc/galatians-1.html. 1871-8. This is the New Testament sense; the later Church sense is excommunicated, severed from true believers. BibliographyPoole, Matthew, "Commentary on Galatians 1:8". 218 sqq.). BibliographyMeyer, Heinrich. How important it is to be immersed the Word of God and to search out the glorious truths that are contained within its pages, but the serious consequences of perverting the truth of the Gospel of Christ (Who died for our sins, was buried for three days and rose from the dead) with a false, legalistic gospel, is fiercely criticized and condemned by Paul. But - however weighty they seem 'who trouble you.' 8. ἀλλὰ καὶ ἐὰν ἡμεῖς. Let them be anathema so far as they abjure the Lord Jesus. Compare Peter's language in Acts 8:20. BibliographyBullinger, Ethelbert William. Upholders of the South Galatian theory see an implied reference to St Paul’s circumcision of Timothy, a semi-Gentile, which might have suggested his sympathy with obedience to the Law on the part of Gentile Christians on his second visit (Acts 16:3). Let us turn to the Word of God and search it for answers. Romans 16:17. εὐηγγελισάμεθα ὑμῖν] that is, “I and my companions at the time of your conversion” (comp. "Commentary on Galatians 1:8". The Greek implies a case supposed which never has occurred. Galatians 1:8. ἡμεῖς. Used by Permission. And these men were guilty of the greatest sin of all, taking men’s eyes off Christ, God’s beloved Son. To say that he is angry is an understatement. This applies to all that follow traditions, confessions, versions, etc. 1 Corinthians 12:3 "Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and [that] no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost." Paul penned the book of Galatians because church members in Galatia were turning away from the true gospel and had embraced a false one (Galatians 1:6-7).Early on, Paul had to establish his credentials - that the gospel he preached did not have its source in any man, as Gnostic ideas do, but had come directly from Jesus Christ (verses 11-12). ", Schaff's Popular Commentary on the New Testament, or an angel from heaven, should preach [unto you] any gospel other than that. 4. But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. ean. BibliographySchaff, Philip. Application: Question ALL you read and hear and trust nothing unless it lines up squarely with the Word of God. "Commentary on Galatians 1:8". 1 Corinthians 13:1)—with reference to the case assumed, as accursed,(20)every one without exception (comp. accursed. Though we, or an angel from heaven, — Some have imagined, that the Apostle uses this expression as a prophetical prevention against crediting the pretences of Cerinthus and Mahomet, who both pretended to have received their revelations by the ministry of an angel.It may likewise glance at the manner of giving the law, which, according to the Apostle, was by the ministration of angels. These two verses look dreadfully upon the papacy, where many doctrines are published, and necessary to be received, which Paul never preached, nor are to be found in any part of Divine writ. (8) Though.—The Greek is, strictly, even though, marking an extreme and improbable supposition. But even though we ourselves (I and my colleagues, Galatians 1:2), or an angel from heaven, should preach [unto you] any gospel other than that (beyond that) which we preached unto you, let him be anathema. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/jab/galatians-1.html. He only by it declares his certainty of the truth, which he had delivered to them; it was not to be contradicted either by man or angel; and further teacheth us, that additions to the doctrines of the gospel make another gospel; God neither allowing us to add to, nor to diminish from, Divine revelations; for of this nature were the corruptions crept into this church. Galatians 5:10; also Ellic.’s and Bagge’s notes here). Paul condemns not indeed mere differences in form, such as existed even among the Apostles themselves, and will always exist, but every material alteration of the gospel, either by perversion, or omission, or such additions as contradict the spirit of apostolic teaching. The words stress the strong feeling that Paul has about the matter. The gospel of Christ was preached once and they accepted it, but this false gospel is continually being preached to them. The Judaizers did not expressly deny the doctrine of justification by faith, but they indirectly undermined it by adding the assertion of the coordinate necessity of circumcision; just as the Pharisees professed to hold fast to the Word of God in the Old Testament, and yet made it of none effect by their human traditions (comp. Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible. Even if it comes from a trusted friend, a trusted teacher, a trusted preacher, or a trusted acquaintance, don"t you accept it unless you first compare it to the Word of God. Comp. "Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable". Galatians 1:9 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Galatians 1:9, NIV: "As we have already said, so now I say again: If anybody is preaching to you a gospel other than what you accepted, let them be under God's curse!" It is not his own teaching that they are deserting, he warns them, it is the work of the Spirit of God. After so strong a word as μεταστρέψαι “besides” seems improbable. Help me never to be enticed from this truth by another gospel - and give me discernment to recognise when the gospel of Christ is being compromised in any way. BibliographyBengel, Johann Albrecht. "They tell you that Peter, and even I myself, preach that you can be put right with God through the Law. παρά, “contrary to,” Romans 16:17. "Schaff's Popular Commentary on the New Testament". ἀναθέμα ἔστω = Galatians 1:9. ἀνάθεμα is in the LXX. [ kai (Greek #2532) ean (Greek #1437)] 'Even though we'-namely, I and the brethren with me-weighty and many as we are (Galatians 1:1-2). It does not, like excommunication, pronounce a judicial sentence on particular convicted offenders, but solemnly affirms general laws of the spiritual kingdom, e.g., in 1 Corinthians 16:22, any who love not the Lord, here any who tamper with the truth of the Gospel, are pronounced outcasts from the faith, and dead to the Spirit of Christ. 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