Galatians 5:18-21

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

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Galatians 5:18

But if ye be led of the Spirit - If you submit to the teachings and guidance of the Holy Spirit.Ye are not under the law - You are under a different dispensation - the dispensation of the Spirit. You are free from the restraints and control of the Mosaic law, and are under the control of the Spirit of God. 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

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Galatians 5:21

Envyings - see the note at 2 Corinthians 12:20.Revellings - 2 Corinthians 12:20, note; Romans 13:13, note.And such like - This class of evils, without attempting to specify all.Of which I tell you before - In regard to which I forewarn you.As I have also told you in time past - When he was with them.Shall not inherit the kingdom of God - Cannot possibly be saved; see the notes at 1 Corinthians 6:9-11. In regard to this passage, we may remark:(1) That it furnishes the most striking and... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Galatians 5:16-18

Galatians 5:16-18. I say then He now explains what he proposed Galatians 5:13; Walk in, or by, the Spirit Namely, the Spirit of God: follow his guidance, exercise his graces, and bring forth his fruits: at all times endeavour to conduct yourselves as under his influence, and in a way agreeable to the new nature he hath given you. We walk by the Spirit, when we are led, that is, directed and governed by him as a Spirit of truth and grace, of wisdom and holiness. And we walk in the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Galatians 5:19-21

Galatians 5:19-21. Now the works of the flesh By which that inward corrupt principle is discovered; are manifest Are plain and undeniable. He says works, in the plural, because those of the flesh are distinct from, and often inconsistent with each other. But the fruit of the Spirit is mentioned in the singular, (Galatians 5:22,) the graces thereof being all consistent, and connected together. Which are these He enumerates those works of the flesh to which the Galatians were most... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Galatians 5:13-26

True freedom; true Christianity (5:13-26)Christian freedom does not mean that believers may do as they like. On the contrary, they must think of others and act to please them. This is what the law commands, but those who want to put themselves under the law cannot do it. Instead they are unkind and cruel to each other. The goal that the law aims at is not reached by trying to keep the law, but by acting with true Christian liberty (13-15).Sooner or later Christians find that they do not always... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Galatians 5:18

of = by. No preposition. under. Greek. hupo . App-104 . read more

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