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Galatians 1:1-24
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Matthew Henry on Galatians 1:1-5Galatians 1:1-5 · Matthew Henry Concise CommentarySt. Paul was an apostle of Jesus Christ; he was expressly appointed by him, consequently by God the Father, who is one with him in respect of his Divine nature, and who appointed Christ as Mediator. Grace, includes God'…The Introductory Address. (a. d. 56.)Galatians 1:1-5 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleTHE INTRODUCTORY ADDRESS. (A. D. 56.) In these verses we have the preface or introduction to the epistle, where observe, I. The person or persons from whom this epistle is sent—from Paul an apostle, &c., and all the bre…The Pulpit Commentary on Galatians 1:1-5Galatians 1:1-5 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe introductory greeting. The style of this greeting, compared with those found in St. Paul's other Epistles, gives indications of his having addressed himself to the composition of the letter under strong perturbation…The Pulpit Commentary on Galatians 1:1Galatians 1:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryPaul, an apostle ( παῦλος ἀπόστολος); Paul, apostle. The designation of "apostle," as here appropriated by St. Paul in explanation of his right to authoritatively address those he was writing to, points to a function…The Pulpit Commentary on Galatians 1:1Galatians 1:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe inspired authority of the apostle. The first line of the Epistle is designed to settle the question of his authority and independence as a teacher of the Church. The truth of the gospel, as he phrases it (Galatians…The Pulpit Commentary on Galatians 1:1-5Galatians 1:1-5 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe gospel of self-sacrifice. In sending an Epistle to an apostate people, Paul does not indulge in unmeaning compliments. These Celts in Asia had been showing some of their proverbial fickleness, and going back from th…
commentaryMatthew Henry on Galatians 1:1-5St. Paul was an apostle of Jesus Christ; he was expressly appointed by him, consequently by God the Father, who is one with him in respect of his Divine nature, and who appointed Christ as Mediator. Grace, includes God'…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Introductory Address. (a. d. 56.)THE INTRODUCTORY ADDRESS. (A. D. 56.) In these verses we have the preface or introduction to the epistle, where observe, I. The person or persons from whom this epistle is sent—from Paul an apostle, &c., and all the bre…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Galatians 1:1-5The gospel of self-sacrifice. In sending an Epistle to an apostate people, Paul does not indulge in unmeaning compliments. These Celts in Asia had been showing some of their proverbial fickleness, and going back from th…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Galatians 1:1-5Introduction. The tone of this Epistle is decidedly controversial. In the first and second chapters the writer establishes against Judaistic assailants his apostolic authority. This, however, is only subsidiary to his m…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Galatians 1:1Apostolic authority. St. Paul opens the Epistle to the Galatians with an unusual assertion of his own authority. Generally he describes himself as "the bondservant" of Jesus Christ, and addresses his converts with affec…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Galatians 1:1Paul, an apostle ( παῦλος ἀπόστολος); Paul, apostle. The designation of "apostle," as here appropriated by St. Paul in explanation of his right to authoritatively address those he was writing to, points to a function…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Galatians 1:1-5The introductory greeting. The style of this greeting, compared with those found in St. Paul's other Epistles, gives indications of his having addressed himself to the composition of the letter under strong perturbation…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Galatians 1:1The inspired authority of the apostle. The first line of the Epistle is designed to settle the question of his authority and independence as a teacher of the Church. The truth of the gospel, as he phrases it (Galatians…Joseph S. Exell and contributors