Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Galatians 5:5-6
Galatians 5:5-6. For we Who believe in Christ, and are his true disciples, having been savingly enlightened in the knowledge of the truth; do, through the influences of the Spirit Without any of these carnal ordinances; wait for In sure confidence of obtaining; the hope of righteousness That is, the righteousness we hope for, and the full reward of it; by faith The only way in which these blessings can be attained; for it is through faith that we receive this righteousness of God,... read more
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Galatians 5:5
For we - We who are Christians. It is a characteristic of the true Christian.Through the Spirit - The Holy Spirit. We expect salvation only by his aid.Wait for - That is, we expect salvation in this way. The main idea is, not that of waiting as if the thing were delayed; it is that of expecting. The sense is, that true Christians have no other hope of salvation than by faith in the Lord Jesus. It is not by their own works, nor is it by any conformity to the Law. The object of Paul is, to show... read more