But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,
Ver. 4. But when the fulness of the time] This answers to that time appointed of the Father, Galatians 4:2. Plato said that God doth always γεωμετρειν, he doth all things in number, weight, and measure; he never comes too soon, neither stays he too long.
God sent forth his Son] Out of his own bosom. May not we say as they did, John 11:36, Lo! how he loved us. This was a hyperbole of love. Should we not say again, as they did, Judges 8:22; "Rule thou over us, &c., for thou hast delivered us from the hand of Midian."
Made of a woman] Of the sanctified substance of the holy Virgin. Note this against Marcionites and Anabaptists.
Made under the law] Circumcised the eighth day, and so made a debtor to do the whole law; which he perfectly fulfilled, and yet (for us) suffered the curse.