Galatians 5:24-25

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 5:16-26

Christian progress realized through antagonism. We must not suppose, however, that the love which God gives us as our liberty can work out its will without experiencing opposition. Opposition we know it will meet in the world of selfish men; but Paul here points out the antagonism it meets within our own personalities. The flesh antagonizes the Spirit. Love does not get its own sweet way as often as we would. Self becomes a battle-ground, and God contends with the flesh for the supremacy... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 5:24

And they that are Christ's ( οἱ δὲ τοῦ χριστοῦ ἰησοῦ [Receptus omits ἰησοῦ ]; now they that are of the Christ Jesus. The expression, ὁ χριστὸς ἰησοῦς is not a common one. It occurs besides in Ephesians 3:1 , τοῦ χριστοῦ ἰησοῦ , where, however, as indeed here, editors are not quite unanimous in retaining ἱησοῦ : and Colossians 2:6 , τὸν χριστὸν ἰησοῦν τὸν κύριον . χριστὸς ἰησοῦς without the article is continually met with. The... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 5:24

The distinguishing feature of Christianity. It is manifest in the very nature of the case that a Christian has crucified the flesh by virtue of his union with Christ. Mark here— I. THE MOST CHARACTERISTIC DESIGNATION OF TRUE BELIEVERS . " They that are Christ' s." The expression implies They are not his merely by external profession. It is natural, therefore, that they should manifest the fruit of the Spirit. II. THE MOST CHARACTERISTIC PART OF ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 5:25

If we live in the Spirit ( εἰ ζῶμεν πνεύματι ); if we live by , or to , the Spirit. Exact critics have commonly recognized the difficulty of precisely determining either the sense in which the dative case of πνεύματι , is used, or the meaning of the verb "live." This verb is here distinguished from the verb of the next clause ( στοιχῶμεν ) in much the same way as it is distinguished from the verb "walk" ( περιπατεῖν ) in Colossians 3:7 , "In the which ye also walked... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 5:25

The consistency of the Christian life. If the flesh has thus been crucified, we live by the efficacy of the Spirit. "Crucified:… nevertheless I live" ( Galatians 2:20 ). I. OUR CHRISTIAN LIFE IS BY THE SPIRIT . "If we live by the Spirit." This life consists in the knowledge of God, in his love, in his favour, in his image. 1 . It is originated by the Holy Spirit. We are dead in trespasses and sins; it is the Spirit which giveth life. He is "the quickening Spirit"... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Galatians 5:24

And they that are Christ’s - All who are true Christians.Have crucified the flesh - The corrupt passions of the soul have been put to death; that is, destroyed. They are as though they were dead, and have no power over us; see the note at Galatians 2:20.With the affections - Margin, “Passions.” All corrupt desires.And lusts - See the note at Romans 1:24. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Galatians 5:25

If we live in the Spirit - See the note at Galatians 5:16. The sense of this verse probably is, “We who are Christians profess to be under the influences of the Holy Spirit. By his influences and agency is our spiritual life. We profess not to be under the dominion of the flesh; not to be controlled by its appetites and desires. Let us then act in this manner, and as if we believed this. Let us yield ourselves to his influences, and show that we are controlled by that Spirit.” It is an earnest... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Galatians 5:24

Galatians 5:24. And they that are Christ’s Who are true believers in him, and therefore possessed of union with him, and shall be finally owned as belonging to him; have crucified the flesh Have doomed it to a certain death, like the body of one that is nailed to a cross, and left to expire upon it; with the affections and lusts All its evil passions, appetites, and inclinations. The word affections, or passions, as παθηματα should rather be rendered, as distinguished from the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Galatians 5:25-26

Galatians 5:25-26. If we live in, or by, the Spirit If we are indeed raised from the death of sin, and made alive to God by the operation of his Spirit, and if this spiritual life is continued to us by his indwelling presence in our souls; let us walk by and in the Spirit Being under his influence, and following his guidance in all our thoughts, tempers, words, and actions. See on Galatians 5:16. Let us not be desirous of vain glory Of the praise or esteem of men. They who do not... 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

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