Galatians 3:14 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. ”

Galatians 3:14 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

That the blessing of Abraham - The blessing which Abraham enjoyed, to wit, that of being justified by faith. “Might come on the Gentiles.” As well as on the Jews. Abraham was blessed in this mann...
Galatians 3:14 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(16) That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. (16) A conclusion of all that was said before in the...
Galatians 3:14 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Galatians 3:1 to Galatians 5:12 . Doctrinal Section. Paul Sets the Choice before them Christ or the Law and Argues for its Urgency. Galatians 3:1-14 . It was a strange folly which could lead t...
Galatians 3:14 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

That . In order that. Greek. hina . on. Greek. eis . App-104. through . Greek. en . App-104. promise . See Luke 24:49 . Spirit . App-101.:3. through . Greek. dia . App-104. Galatians...
Galatians 3:14 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

14. That the blessing of Abraham. Having said that “Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law” he now applies that statement more closely to his purpose. The promised blessing of Abra...
Galatians 3:14 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. That the blessing of Abraham - That is, justification or t...
Galatians 3:14 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

That the blessing, &c.— That the blessing, Galatians 3:8-9 ; Galatians 3:14 justification, Galatians 3:11 and being the children of God, Galatians 3:26 are in effect all the same,...
Galatians 3:14 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. Intent of 'Christ becoming a curse for us'-`that un...
Galatians 3:14 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Justification is by Faith, not Works 1-14. The Apostle upbraids the Galatians with their speedy change from faith to legal observances, reminding them of the fact that their reception of the Spiri...
Galatians 3:14 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

(6-14) These prolific results are due to faith, and not to the Law; just as it was faith which won for Abraham that imputed righteousness. Faith was the cause, blessing the consequence, which extends...
Galatians 3:14 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 12 ABRAHAM'S BLESSING AND THE LAW'S CURSE. Galatians 3:6-14 FAITH then, we have learnt, not works of law, was the condition on which the Galatians received the Spirit of Christ. By thi...
Galatians 3:14 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Inheritors of the Promise Galatians 3:11-19 We are not under ceremonial law, as contained in the precepts of Leviticus. Our Savior has perfectly fulfilled them on the behalf of the Jewish peopl...
Galatians 3:14 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Here begins the second division of the epistle, in which Paul deals with the doctrine of liberty. He begins with the exclamation, "O foolish Galatians, who did bewitch you?" He then inquired, Did the...
Galatians 3:14 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(10) For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is everyone that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them. (11)...
Galatians 3:14 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

That the blessing of Abraham ,.... The same blessing Abraham enjoyed, even justification by the righteousness of Christ; and what was promised to Abraham, that in him, his seed, that is Christ, the...
Galatians 3:14 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. Ver. 14. The promise of the Spirit ] That is, the spir...
Galatians 3:14 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Christ Christ alone; the abruptness of the sentence shows a holy indignation at those who reject so great a blessing; hath redeemed us Or, hath bought us off , whether Jews or Gentiles; from th...
Galatians 3:14 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

FAITH IS THE ONE PRINCIPLE OF BLESSING (vs.1-9) "0 foolish Galatians, who has bewitched you?" (v.1). Little wonder, as Paul considers the principles and tremendous issues involved, that he speaks...
Galatians 3:14 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Justification by Faith. A. D. 56. 6 Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to hi...
Galatians 3:14 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

The apostle, by the blessing of Abraham, here, understands those spiritual blessings of justification, reconciliation, and adoption, which came to Abraham upon his believing, and the imputation of...
Galatians 3:14 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

The Law Can Only Condemn Us But We Have Been Redeemed from the Law ( Galatians 3:10-15 ). Paul then points out the folly of trying to become acceptable to God by our own works.
Galatians 3:14 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES Galatians 3:10 . As many as are of the works of the law are under the curse. —This the Scripture itself declares. It utters an anathema against all who fail to ful...
Galatians 3:14 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Paul, writing, to those changeable Galatians, who had so soon deserted the faith, says to them in this chapter Galatians 3:1 . O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey...
Galatians 3:14 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Galatians 3:1 . Oh foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you: εβασκανε, who hath fascinated, beguiled, or seduced you by subtlety and cunning, and sought by ingenious malice to draw you from the t...
Galatians 3:14 - The Biblical Illustrator

That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ. The purpose of redemption I. That the blessing of abraham might come upon the gentiles. 1. Whence comes this ble...
Galatians 3:14 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Galatians 3:1 O foolish Galatians (ὦ ἀνόητοι Γαλάται). In thus apostrophizing them, the apostle brands their present behaviour, not any lack of intelligence on their part...
Galatians 3:14 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Paul's opponents are subject to the curse of the broken Law:
Galatians 3:14 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 12:13 ; 1 Peter 1:22 ; 1 Timothy 2:4-6 ; 2 Corinthians 1:22 ; Acts 1:4 ; Acts 1:5 ; Acts 10:45-47 ; Acts 11:15 ; Acts 11:16 ; Acts 2:33 ; Acts 2:38 ; Acts 2:39 ; Acts 3:25...
Galatians 3:14 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

The Cross and Its Objectives Galatians 3:10-29 ; Galatians 4:1-6 INTRODUCTORY WORDS The Cross must ever stand forth in the limelight of Bible and spiritual study. Apart from Christ's Calvary...
Galatians 3:14 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

That the blessing of Abraham — The blessing promised to him. Might come on the gentiles — Also. That we — Who believe, whether Jews or gentiles. Might receive the promise of the Spirit — Which incl...

Galatians 3:14 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Galatians 3:14 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Galatians 3:14 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Galatians 3:14 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Galatians 3:14 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Galatians 3:14 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Galatians 3:14 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Galatians 3:14 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Galatians 3:14 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Galatians 3:14 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Galatians 3:14 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Galatians 3:14 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Galatians 3:14 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Galatians 3:14 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Galatians 3:14 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Galatians 3:14 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Galatians 3:14 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Galatians 3:14 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Galatians 3:14 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Galatians 3:14 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Galatians 3:14 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Galatians 3:14 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Galatians 3:14 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Galatians 3:14 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Galatians 3:14 - The Biblical Illustrator

Galatians 3:14 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Galatians 3:14 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Galatians 3:14 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Galatians 3:14 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Galatians 3:14 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes