Galatians 4:13

"I beg you, brothers, become as I am, for I also have become as you are. You did me no wrong,"

Key Reflection

Paul is urging the Galatian believers to align themselves with his current state of spiritual maturity and freedom in Christ, acknowledging that he himself has adapted to their circumstances. This mutual recognition underscores the importance of mutual support and understanding within the Christian community.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 13. Ye know how. To show them the folly of their embracing the new views which they had adopted, he reminds them of past times, and particularly of the strength of the attachment which they had evinced for him in former days. Through infirmity of the flesh. Greek, Weakness, (asyeneian) Compare See Barnes "1 Co 2:3"; See Barnes "2 Co 10:10"; See Barnes "2 Co 12:7". {a} "through" 1 Co 2:3 {*} "infirmity" "in weakness" __________________________________________________________________

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