Galatians 6:17 NIV

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 6:17

From henceforth let no man trouble me ,.... Having so clearly stated and explained the doctrine of justification, and so largely proved that it is not by works, but by faith, and that circumcision and other rituals of the ceremonial law were not necessary to it, he desires, nay, in an authoritative way he requires, that they give him no further trouble on that head; signifying, that he expected they would be satisfied with what he had wrote, and abide by the truth and obey it, as they had... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Galatians 6:17

From henceforth let no man trouble me - Put an end to your contentions among yourselves; return to the pure doctrine of the Gospel; abandon those who are leading you astray; separate from the Church those who corrupt and disturb it; and let me be grieved no longer with your defections from the truth. I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus - The στιγματα , stigmata, of which the apostle speaks here, may be understood as implying the scars of the wounds which he had received in... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Galatians 6:17

Verse 17 17.Let no man trouble me. He now speaks with the voice of authority for restraining his adversaries, and employs language which his high rank fully authorized. “Let them cease to throw hinderances in the course of my preaching.” He was prepared, for the sake of the church, to encounter difficulties, but does not choose to be interrupted by contradiction. Let no man trouble me. Let no man make opposition to obstruct the progress of my work. As to everything else, ( τοῦ λοιποῦ,) that... 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 6:17

From henceforth ( τοῦ λοιποῦ ). This genitive form is found, in the New Testament, only here and in Ephesians 6:10 , where the Textus Receptus reads τὸ λοιπόν . As being less ambiguous, it is chosen in preference to τὸ λοιπόν , because this latter word is also used in the sense "finally," as in Philippians 3:1 ; Philippians 4:8 , as well as for "henceforth," as in Matthew 26:45 ; Hebrews 10:13 . The meaning of τοῦ λοιποῦ is illustrated by Aristophanes, 'Pax.,' 1050,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 6:17

An apostle pleading for forbearance. He now turns round to his adversaries, and with one parting word asks to be let alone. I. A CLAIM TO BE LEFT UNMOLESTED . "Henceforth let no man cause me troubles," by gainsaying my doctrine, impugning my apostleship, or imposing upon me the labour of a defence. He might well appeal to their forbearance; he needed to be strengthened rather than weakened, comforted rather than discouraged. II. THE GROUND OF HIS CLAIM . "I bear... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 6:17

The stigmata. I. THE APOSTLE IS THE SERVANT OF CHRIST . The stigmata are the brands, the name of the master burnt on the slave. The most honoured of the apostles regards himself as the branded servant of Christ. To no higher honour can any Christian aspire. Christianity is living, not for self, but for Christ. We must all understand that Christ stands to us in the relation of a Master. Our part is to submit to his will. The supreme and peculiar Christian duty is obedience... read more

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

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Galatians 6:17

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Galatians 6:17

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Galatians 6:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 6:11-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 6:11-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 6:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 6:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 6:17

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