Gálatas 5:19-23 NVIPT

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 5:19

Now the works of the flesh are manifest ( φανερὰ δέ ἐστι τὰ ἔργα τῆς σαρκός ). The apostle's purpose is here altogether one of practical exhortation. Having in Galatians 5:13 emphatically warned the Galatians against making their emancipation from the Mosaic Law an occasion for the flesh, and in verse 16 affirmed the incompatibility of a spiritual walk with the fulfilment of the desire of the flesh, he now specifies samples of the vices, whether in outward conduct or in inward... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 5:19-21

Classification of the works of the flesh. The picture here exhibited by the apostle is a frightful abyss into which he asks us to look down. We have sin in its many varieties pictured in many parts of Scripture ( Romans 1:18-32 ; 2 Corinthians 13:2 ), but here we have a most complete account of the works of the flesh. I. THE WORKS OF THE FLESH . The flesh and the body are not synonymous. The apostle usually speaks of the body in terms of respect—unlike ascetics, who... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 5:20

Idolatry, witchcraft ( εἰδωλολατρεία φαρμακεία ); idolatry , sorcery. These two form a second group—sins of irreligion; and such as would be likely greatly to beset new converts from idolatry. We may compare, "in respect to the former, the temptations which the apostle recognizes the danger of in the case of the Corinthians (1 Corinthians rift. and 10.). "Sorcery." The word φαρμακεία , originally denoting the use of drugs merely, means, sometimes, their use for poisoning; but... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 5:21

Envyings, murders ( φθόνοι , [Receptus adds φόνοι , rejected by most editors]). These belong properly to the third group, and should have been placed in the same verse with them. We have the like alliterative combination of the Greek words in Romans 1:29 , φθόνου φόνου . Judging from the evidence of manuscripts, the genuineness of φόνοι , is extremely doubtful. Regard being had to the particular circumstances of the Galatian Churches, which the apostle no doubt had in his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 5:22

But the fruit of the Spirit ( ὁ δὲ καρπὸς τοῦ πνεύματος ) . As it was with a hortatory purpose, to warn, that the apostle has before enumerated the vices into which the Galatian Christians would be most in danger of falling, so now with an answering hortatory purpose, to point out the direction in which their endeavours should lie, he reckons up the dispositions and states of mind which it was the office of the Holy Spirit to produce in them. In the Epistle to the Colossians ( ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 5:22-23

"The fruit of the Spirit." Here we have the picture of a lovely garden, with all the choicest growths of the Spirit. I. THE NINE GRACES OF THE SPIRIT . 1 . First group. "Love, joy, peace." They all spring out of the filial relation into which we are brought by faith in Christ. Love is the tie that binds our hearts to God as our Father; joy is the glad emotion that springs up after our reconciliation with God; peace is the summer calm that settles down upon the soul... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 5:22-23

The fruit of the Spirit. I. THE GRACES OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE GROW OUT OF THE INDWELLING OF THE SPIRIT OF GOD . Neither of the two rival theories of Greek philosophers—that virtue comes by practice and that it is taught by instruction—would commend itself to St. Paul. Nor would he agree with Plato that it arises in the intuitive recollection of innate ideas, nor with Aristotle that it is the result of habits. Neither would he permit the modern separation of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 5:23

Meekness ( πρᾳότης ). (On this, see last note.) The humble submissiveness to the teachings of Divine revelation, to which this term probably points, stands in contrast with that self-reliant, headstrong impetuosity which in the temperament of the Celt is apt to hurry him into the adoption of novel ideas which tie has not taken the trouble seriously to weigh. It may, however, stand in antithesis to self-reliant arrogance in general. Temperance ( ἀγκράτεια ); or, self-control. ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Galatians 5:19

Now the works of the flesh - What the flesh, or what corrupt and unrenewed human nature produces.Are manifest - Plain, well-known. The world is full of illustrations of what corrupt human nature produces, and as to the existence and nature of those works, no one can be ignorant. It is evident here that the word σὰρξ sarx, “flesh,” is used to denote corrupt human nature, and not merely the body; since many of the vices here enumerated are the passions of the mind or the soul, rather than of the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Galatians 5:20

Witchcraft - Pretending to witchcraft. The apostle does not vouch for the actual existence of witchcraft; but he says that what was known as such was a proof of the corrupt nature of man, and was one of the fruits of it. No one can doubt it. It was a system of imposture and falsehood throughout; and nothing is a better demonstration of the depravity of the human heart than an extended and systematized attempt to impose on mankind. The word which is used here (φαρμακεία pharmakeia, whence our... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 5:19

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Galatians 5:19

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Galatians 5:20

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