To whom we gave place by subjection, no, not for an hour; that the truth of the gospel might continue with you.
'To whom not, even for an hour did we yield, by subjection.' Ellicott renders the Greek article 'by yielding THE subjection they claimed.' We would willingly have yielded for love (Bengel) (if no principle was at issue), but not in the way of subjection, where 'the truth of the Gospel' (Galatians 2:14; Colossians 1:5) was at stake (namely, the fundamental truth, justification by faith only, without the works of the law: cf. Galatians 1:6). Truth abandons nothing that belongs to it-admits nothing inconsistent with it.
Might continue [permanently: diameinee (G1265 )] with you - Gentiles. We defended for your sakes your faith and liberties, which you are now renouncing.