Galatians 5:23 NIV

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 5:23

Meekness - See the note at Matthew 5:5.Temperance - The word used here, (ἐγκράτεια egkrateia), means properly “self-control, continence.” It is derived from ἐν en and κράτος kratos, “strength,” and has reference to the power or ascendancy which we have over exciting and evil passions of all kinds. It denotes the self-rule which a man has over the evil propensities of his nature. Our word temperance we use now in a much more limited sense, as referring mainly to abstinence from intoxicating... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Galatians 5:22-23

Galatians 5:22-23. But the fruit of the Spirit He says the fruit of the Spirit, to signify that the graces here mentioned are the natural, genuine product of the influences of the Spirit upon the mind of man. It is not possible to give a higher praise to any temper of mind, or course of life, than to say, it is the fruit of the Spirit of God; is love To God, his people, and all mankind, the source of all the other fruits; joy Arising from a sense of the remission of sins, of the... 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 5:23

Meekness. Greek. praotes . See 1 Corinthians 4:21 . temperance = self-control. Greek. enkrateia . See Acts 24:25 . no. Greek. ou . App-105 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Galatians 5:23

Galatians 5:23. Against such there is no law.— They have so manifest and evident a goodness in them, that they never were forbidden by any human institution. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Galatians 5:23

23. temperance—The Greek root implies self-restraint as to one's desires and lusts. against such—not persons, but things, as in :-. no law—confirming :-, "Not under the law" (1 Timothy 1:9; 1 Timothy 1:10). The law itself commands love (Galatians 5:14); so far is it from being "against such." read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Galatians 5:16-26

3. Living by the Holy Spirit 5:16-26Paul had told his readers that they should not live either under the Mosaic Law or licentiously. Now he gave positive direction and explained what the leading of the Holy Spirit means. He did this so his readers would know how to live to the glory of God as Christians. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Galatians 5:22-23

The fruit of the Spirit 5:22-23Paul identified the behavior that results when we rebel against the Holy Spirit’s leadership and follow the dictates of our sinful nature (cf. Galatians 5:17). He next listed the behavior characteristics that become evident when we allow the Spirit to control us rather than the flesh.Note that he called what issues from our sinful human nature "deeds" or "acts" (v.19), but he called what issues from the Holy Spirit "fruit" (Galatians 5:22). This contrast is... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Galatians 5:1-26

The Nature of Christian Liberty1-12. The futility of seeking justification by attempting to comply with the demands of the Mosaic Law; the inconsistency of works and faith as methods of salvation.Paraphrase. ’(1) Since Christ has freed us from the necessity of obeying these legal demands and customs, let us consistently maintain and use our liberty. (2) To receive circumcision as necessary to salvation is to renounce allegiance to Christ, (3) since submission to this rite commits one to the... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 5:23

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Galatians 5:23

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Galatians 5:22-23

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Galatians 5:13-26

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Galatians 5:23

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Galatians 5:23

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Galatians 5:23

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Galatians 5:16-26

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Galatians 5:22-23

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Galatians 5:1-26

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