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Galatians 5:8 Cross-References
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“This persuasion cometh not of him that calleth you.”
Galatians 5:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Galatians 5:8
This persuasion cometh not of him that calleth you. Paul identifies the source of their deception. "This persuasion" (hē peismonē, ἡ πεισμονή)—this persuasive influence, this convincing that led them to embrace Judaizers' teaching. The word can mean persuasion or obedience. "Cometh not of" (ouk ek, οὐκ ἐκ)—doesn't originate from, doesn't have as its source. "Him that calleth you" (tou kalountos hymas, τοῦ καλοῦντος ὑμᾶς)—the one calling you, God who called them to salvation through the gospel (1:6).Present tense "calleth" emphasizes God's ongoing call. Their persuasion to embrace law didn't co...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Galatians 5:8
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“I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:”
“to those who are called according to his purpose.”