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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Galatians 4:29

Second, so-called brethren whose origin is different from our own persecute believers, as Ishmael persecuted Isaac. Legalists persecute those living in liberty. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Galatians 4:30

Third, Christians should exclude legalists from their midst since legalists have no inheritance with the legitimate sons of God. As Abraham cast Ishmael out of his household, so the Galatians should cast the Judaizers out of the church. This does not mean church leaders should excommunicate all legalistic Christians. However, it might be wise to exclude promoters of legalism and nomism if they do not change their teaching. Paul’s point was that nomists will not inherit as much blessing from God... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Galatians 4:31

Paul concluded his allegorical argument by reminding his readers of the very basic and drastic difference between himself and the Galatians, who were children of faith, and the legalists and nomists, who were children of the flesh.Paul’s defense of salvation by faith alone (chapters 3-4) points out in the strongest terms the incompatibility of faith and works as methods of obtaining justification and sanctification. The Judaizers were trying to get the Galatians to submit to the Mosaic... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Galatians 4:22

4:22 servant, (d-14) Or 'bondmaid,' paidiske (as Acts 12:13 ). Though in practice the word amounted to the same as a bondmaid, yet the Greek root is essentially different from that of doulos , a bondman, or slave. read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Galatians 4:27

4:27 written, (e-4) See Isaiah 54:1 . read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Galatians 4:30

4:30 servant (d-10) servant (d-20) Or 'bondmaid,' paidiske (as Acts 12:13 ). Though in practice the word amounted to the same as a bondmaid, yet the Greek root is essentially different from that of doulos , a bondman, or slave. scripture? (f-5) See Genesis 21:10 . not (g-22) 'Not at all;' 'in no wise;' a strong negative. read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Galatians 4:31

4:31 servant's (d-8) Or 'bondmaid,' paidiske (as Acts 12:13 ). Though in practice the word amounted to the same as a bondmaid, yet the Greek root is essentially different from that of doulos , a bondman, or slave. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Galatians 4:1-31

The Bondage of the Law. Freedom in Christ1-7. Under the Law we were in bondage; under the Gospel we have received the freedom of sons.Paraphrase. ’(1) The heir before he comes of age can no more enter upon his inheritance than a servant in the family can possess himself of it, (2) but must continue, until the set time, in a subordinate position, and under the authority and training of others. (3) So, when we were under the elementary Law system, we were in a position like that of the heir in... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Galatians 4:21

(21) Ye that desire to be under the law.—A direct appeal to those who were inclined to give way to the Judaising party.Do ye not hear the law?—“Hear” is probably to be taken in the sense of “give heed to,” “listen to with attention,” as in Matthew 10:14; Matthew 13:9; Matthew 13:13; Luke 16:29; Luke 16:31. Some have thought that it merely refers to the practice of reading a lesson from the Old Testament, which was adopted into the Christian Church from the synagogue. read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Galatians 4:21-31

(21-31) The next eleven verses contain an elaborate argument from the history of the two sons of Abraham, as types of the two covenants, in further proof that freedom is the essential character of the Christian dispensation.We have seen that St. Paul applies the history of the natural Israel allegorically to the spiritual Israel; and not only does he do this with reference to the history of the formed theocracy, but he goes back to its origin in the time of the patriarchs, and traces there the... read more

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Galatians 4:29

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Galatians 4:30

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Galatians 4:31

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Galatians 4:22

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Galatians 4:27

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Galatians 4:30

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Galatians 4:31

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Galatians 4:1-31

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Galatians 4:21

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Galatians 4:21-31

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