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Galatians 1

Galatians 1:4

Paul’s Greeting to the Galatians · Galatians 1:1–5
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Translations

Modern
…who gave Himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father,
Traditional
Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:
Literal
…the One having given Himself for our sins so that He might rescue us out of the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father,
Latin
…qui dedit semetipsum pro peccatis nostris, ut eriperet nos de præsenti sæculo nequam, secundum voluntatem Dei et Patris nostri,

Original

Greek
English
…who gave Himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father,

Notes

Galatians 1:4

  • Since Jesus fully rescued us from our sins, we do not need to try to save ourselves.

  • Christian faith rescues us from the evil world we live in (see 4:8–12; 5:13–26).

Galatians 1:4–5

This summary of the good news about Jesus is the basis for the following criticism (1:6–10). It might be a creed or statement of faith that Paul used to remind the Galatians of the message they had accepted before.

Galatians 1:3–5

Paul followed the common style for first-century letters. He included a greeting, wished for well-being, and introduced the main topic, the good news about Jesus.

Galatians 1:1–5

In all his letters, Paul introduces himself and greets the recipients. This greeting stands out because:

  1. Paul strongly asserts his authority as an apostle (1:1).

  2. Instead of offering thanks, prayer, or praise, he gives a rebuke (1:6–10).

Galatians 1:1–2:21

Some people were against Paul and questioned whether he was a true apostle. They did not believe he was honest and did not think he had the right to be a leader in the church. So Paul begins his letter by explaining that he really was an apostle with authority from God.

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Paul (Saul)

Glossary

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Topics

Atonement: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To God: Fatherhood of Jesus, the Christ: Design of his Death Jesus, the Christ: Mission of Jesus, the Christ: Saviour Redemption is From: The Present Evil World Redemption of Our Souls Salvation is Deliverance From: This Present Evil World Salvation: Christ: Died to Effect Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Suffering of Christ The Atonement: Explained The Atonement: Has Delivered Saints from The: Power of the World The End Times