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Galatians 5:11

Galatians 5:11
And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offence of the cross ceased.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

I would they were even cut off which trouble you. These words are a solemn wish of the apostle's with respect to the false teachers, or an imprecation of the judgment of God upon them; that they might…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

And I, brethren - Paul here proceeds to vindicate himself from giving countenance to the doctrines which they had advanced there. It is evident that the false teachers in Galatia appealed to Paul…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

If I yet preach circumcision - it is very likely that some of the false apostles, hearing of Paul's having circumcised Timothy, Act 16:3, which must have been done about this time, reported him as…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Galatians 5:1-12

In the former part of this chapter the apostle cautions the Galatians to take heed of the judaizing teachers, who endeavoured to bring them back under the bondage of the law. He had been arguing…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Another abrupt transition of thought, rendering the connexion obscure and uncertain. It is however evident either that a charge of inconsistency had been brought against St Paul, or that the…