Galatians 6:16

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Galatians 6:11-18

The apostle, having at large established the doctrine of the gospel, and endeavoured to persuade these Christians to a behaviour agreeable to it, seems as if he intended here to have put an end to the epistle, especially when he had acquainted them that, as a particular mark of his respect for them, he had written this large letter with his own hand, and had not made use of another as his amanuensis, and only subscribed his name to it, as he was wont to do in his other epistles: but such is... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Galatians 6:11-18

6:11-18 See in what large letters I am writing in my own handwriting. Those who wish to make a pretentious display from the merely human point of view are trying to compel you to get yourselves circumcised, but their real object is to avoid persecution because of the Cross of Christ. For those who advocate circumcision do not themselves keep the law, but they wish you to get yourselves circumcised that they may boast about the way in which you are observing the outward and the human rituals.... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Galatians 6:16

And as many as walk according to this rule ,.... Or canon; meaning not the canon of the Scriptures in general, which is the perfect rule, and only standard of faith and practice; according to which we are to walk, believe, and act; but either the doctrine of justification by the righteousness of Christ, the subject of this epistle, the truth the apostle had been explaining, vindicating, and confirming; and which to depart from, is going out of the way of truth; and an abiding by it, is... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Galatians 6:16

As many as walk according to this rule - Τῳ κανονι τουτῳ· This canon; viz. what is laid down in the preceding verses, that redemption is through the sacrifice of Christ; that circumcision and uncircumcision are equally unavailable; and that none can be saved without being created anew. This is the grand canon or rule in Christianity. Peace be on them - Those who act from this conviction will have the peace and mercy of God; for it is in this way that mercy is communicated and peace... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Galatians 6:16

Verse 16 16.And as many as walk according to this rule. “May they enjoy all prosperity and happiness!” This is not merely a prayer in their behalf, but a token of approbation. His meaning therefore is, that those who teach this doctrine are worthy of all esteem and regard, and those who reject it do not deserve to be heard. The word rule denotes the regular and habitual course which all godly ministers of the gospel ought to pursue. Architects employ a model in the erection of buildings, to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 6:11-18

Glorying in the cross. Paul has been urging the Galatians to do good to all men, for now is the seed-time of philanthropy, and the harvest will be afterwards. And now he appeals to them by the "large letters" of this unique Epistle, which seems to have been the only one which was a complete autograph. Though penmanship was a trouble to him, he was yet anxious to do for these Galatians what good he could in the spirit he has been enforcing. But philanthropy has its counterfeits.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 6:11-18

Parting words. I. HIS HANDWRITING . "See with how large letters I have written unto you with mine own hand." He seems to intimate that not merely the following words, but, against his usual custom, the whole Epistle, was in his own handwriting. This was to be interpreted as a manifestation of his interest in them in connection with the importance of the occasion. He also intimates that he used large characters. It cannot be imagined that his intention in doing so, and in calling... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 6:16

And as many as walk according to this rule ( καὶ ὅσοι τῷ κανόνι τούτῳ στοιχήσουσιν ); and as many as shall be walking by this rule. The word κανών , properly a workman's rule, according to Liddell and Scott, but according to Bishop Lightfoot, who, refers to Dr. Westcott, 'On the Canon,' App. A, the carpenter's or surveyor's line by which a direction is taken, is used in 2 Corinthians 10:13 , 2 Corinthians 10:15 , 2 Corinthians 10:16 of the measurements and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 6:16

The apostolic blessing. This takes its colour from the tenor of the Epistle. Consider— I. THE AUTHORITATIVE RULE FOR CHRISTIAN GUIDANCE . "As many as walk according to this rule." 1 . Christians are not lawless in their obedience. They walk according to rule, and are never so free as within the limits of rule. 2 . The rule is evidently that expressed in the previous verse— that what is outward in religion is nothing, and what is inward is everything; that the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 6:16

"The Israel of God." To one who enters into the ideas taught by St. Paul, the anxiety of some persons in the present day to discover that the English are descended from the lost ten tribes of Israel is altogether mistaken. Even if they could prove their very improbable theory, it would have nothing but an ethnological, or at best a sentimental, interest. Religiously it is not of the slightest importance. All Christians, whatever their birth and descent, are the true Israel of God. Look at... read more

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