Galatians 3:2 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? ”

Galatians 3:2 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

This only would I learn of you - I would ask this of you; retaining still the language of severe reproof. The design here, and in the following verses, is, to prove to them that the views which t...
Galatians 3:2 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

This only would I learn of you, Received ye the (b) Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of (c) faith? (b) Those spiritual graces and gifts, which were a seal as it were to the Galatian...
Galatians 3:2 - 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 3:2 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

would . Greek. thelo . App-102. of . Greek. apo . App-104. Spirit . App-101. by. Greek. ek . App-104. the. Omit. faith . Greek. pistil. App-160., Compare Romans 10:16 ; Romans 10:17...
Galatians 3:2 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

2. This one I wish to learn from you. He now proceeds to support his cause by additional arguments. The first is drawn from their experience, for he reminds them in what manner the gospel wa...
Galatians 3:2 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law - This may refer to the miraculous gifts of...
Galatians 3:2 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Received ye the Spirit, &c.— There is no doubt but that it was on their becoming Christians that they received the Spirit; and therefore that it could not be ascribed to the law, to which they...
Galatians 3:2 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? 'Was it by the works of the law that ye received the Spirit (manifested by miracles,...
Galatians 3:2 - 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 3:2 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

III. (1-5) Whence this strange relapse? It is not as if you were ignorant of better things. The crucified Saviour, the one great object of faith, has been preached before you in a way too plain to...
Galatians 3:2 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 11 THE GALATIAN FOLLY. Galatians 3:1-5 . AT the beginning of chap. 3 falls the most marked division of this Epistle. So far, since the exordium, its course has been strictly narrative....
Galatians 3:2 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Righteousness Based on Faith Galatians 3:1-10 The strong tendency of the Galatian Christians to depend upon ceremonies or upon legal obedience, in addition to their faith in Christ, elicits i...
Galatians 3:2 - 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 3:2 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(1) В¶ O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you? (2) This only would I learn o...
Galatians 3:2 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

This one thing would I learn of you ,.... Though there were many things he could have put to them, yet he would only ask this one question, which, if rightly attended to, and honestly answered, must...
Galatians 3:2 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? Ver. 2. Or by the hearing of faith ] The manna of the Spirit comes down from heaven in...
Galatians 3:2 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

This only would I learn of you That is, this one argument might convince you; received ye the Spirit In his gifts and graces, in his witness and fruits. See Galatians 4:6 ; Galatians 5:22 . By...
Galatians 3:2 - 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 3:2 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Justification by Faith. A. D. 56. 1 O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye shoul...
Galatians 3:2 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

By the Spirit here is understood the gifts of the Spirit, which were either such as were common to all believers, (such as faith, love, &c.), or else such as were peculiar to some, and those no...
Galatians 3:2 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘Oh foolish Galatians. Who has bewitched you before whose eyes Jesus Christ was set forth as crucified among you? This only would I learn from you. Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law...
Galatians 3:2 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES Galatians 3:1 . Who hath bewitched you? —Fascinated you, as if overlooked by the evil eye, so that your brain is confused. The Galatians were reputed to possess ac...
Galatians 3:2 - 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 3:2 - 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 3:2 - The Biblical Illustrator

Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? The hearing of faith I. What faith? 1. A historical ( James 2:19 ). 2. Dogmatical ( Acts 8:13 ; Acts 8:23 ; L...
Galatians 3:2 - 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 3:2 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Salvation Is Not of Works, but by Faith. Paul appeals to the experience of the Galatians:
Galatians 3:2 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 12:7-13 ; 1 Peter 1:12 ; 2 Corinthians 11:4 ; Acts 10:44-47 ; Acts 11:15-18 ; Acts 15:8 ; Acts 19:2-6 ; Acts 2:38 ; Acts 8:15 ; Ephesians 1:13 ; Ephesians 1:14 ; Galatians 3...
Galatians 3:2 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

This only would I learn of you — That is, this one argument might convince you. Did ye receive the witness and the fruit of the Spirit by performing the works of the law, or by hearing of and recei...

Galatians 3:2 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Galatians 3:2 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Galatians 3:2 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Galatians 3:2 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Galatians 3:2 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Galatians 3:2 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Galatians 3:2 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Galatians 3:2 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Galatians 3:2 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Galatians 3:2 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Galatians 3:2 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Galatians 3:2 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Galatians 3:2 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Galatians 3:2 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Galatians 3:2 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Galatians 3:2 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Galatians 3:2 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Galatians 3:2 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Galatians 3:2 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Galatians 3:2 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Galatians 3:2 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Galatians 3:2 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Galatians 3:2 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Galatians 3:2 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Galatians 3:2 - The Biblical Illustrator

Galatians 3:2 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Galatians 3:2 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Galatians 3:2 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Galatians 3:2 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes