Galatians 1:10

"As we have said before, so I now say again: if any man preaches to you any “good news” other than that which you received, let him be cursed."

Key Reflection

This verse underscores the importance of sticking to the original message of the gospel, emphasizing that any deviation should be rejected. Paul warns that introducing alternative “good news” is a serious offense, invoking a curse upon those who do so, thus reinforcing the purity and integrity of the faith as initially received.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 10. For do I now persuade men, or God? The word "now" arti is used here, evidently, to express a contrast between his present and his former purpose of life. Before his conversion to Christianity, he impliedly admits, that it was his object to conciliate the favour of men; that he derived his authority from them, Ac 9:1,2; that he endeavoured to act so as to please them and gain their good esteem. But now he says, this was not his object. He had a higher aim. It was to please God, and to conciliate his favour.

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