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Galatians 4:14
14and even though my physical condition was a trial to you, you did not regard it with contempt, or scorn and reject me; but you received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus Himself.
Galatians 4:14 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And my temptation which was in my flesh ye despised not, nor rejected; but received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus.
- New International Version (NIV)and even though my illness was a trial to you, you did not treat me with contempt or scorn. Instead, you welcomed me as if I were an angel of God, as if I were Christ Jesus himself.
- English Standard Version (ESV)and though my condition was a trial to you, you did not scorn or despise me, but received me as an angel of God, as Christ Jesus.
- New King James Version (NKJV)And my trial which was in my flesh you did not despise or reject, but you received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus.
Context of Galatians 4:14
12Believers, I beg of you, become as I am [free from the bondage of Jewish ritualism and ordinances], for I have become as you are [a Gentile]. You did me no wrong [when I first came to you; do not do it now]. 13On the contrary, you know that it was because of a physical illness that I [remained and] preached the gospel to you the first time; and even though my physical condition was a trial to you, you did not regard it with contempt, or scorn and reject me; but you received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus Himself. 15What then has become of that sense of blessing and the joy that you once had [from your salvation and your relationship with Christ]? For I testify of you that, if possible, you would have torn out your own eyes and given them to me [to replace mine]. 16So have I become your enemy by telling you the truth?
Read all of Galatians 4Galatians 4:14 word by word
καὶ τὸν πειρασμὸν ὑμῶν ἐν τῇ σαρκί μου οὐκ ἐξουθενήσατε οὐδὲ ἐξεπτύσατε, ἀλλ᾽ ὡς ἄγγελον θεοῦ ἐδέξασθέ με, ὡς Χριστὸν Ἰησοῦν.¶Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- Andκαίkai · andG2532
- myἐγώegō · I/weG1473
- temptationὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- temptationπειρασμόςpeirasmos · temptation/testing: testingG3986
- inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
- fleshσάρξsarx · fleshG4561
- ye despisedἐξουθενέωexoutheneō · to rejectG1848
- notοὐou · noG3756
- norοὐδέoude · norG3761
- rejectedἐκπτύωekptuō · to spit outG1609
- butἀλλάalla · butG235
- receivedδέχομαιdechomai · to receiveG1209
- asὡςhōs · as/whenG5613
- an angelἄγγελοςaggelos · angelG32
- of Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
- ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547
- JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424
Cross-references for Galatians 4:14
- Galatians 4:13On the contrary, you know that it was because of a physical illness that I [remained and] preached the gospel to you the first time;
- Job 12:5He who is at ease has contempt for misfortune, But misfortune is ready [and anxiously waiting] for those whose feet slip.
- Psalms 119:141I am small and despised, But I do not forget Your precepts.
- Ecclesiastes 9:16But I say that wisdom is better than strength, though the poor man’s wisdom is despised and his words are not heeded.
- Isaiah 53:2For He [the Servant of God] grew up before Him like a tender shoot (plant), And like a root out of dry ground; He has no stately form or majestic splendor That we would look at Him, Nor [handsome] appearance that we would be attracted to Him.
- 1 Corinthians 1:28God has selected [for His purpose] the insignificant (base) things of the world, and the things that are despised and treated with contempt, [even] the things that are nothing, so that He might reduce to nothing the things that are,
- 1 Corinthians 4:10We are [regarded as] fools for Christ, but you are so wise in Christ; we are weak, but you are strong; you are highly esteemed, but we are dishonored.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:8So whoever rejects and disregards this is not [merely] rejecting man but the God who gives His Holy Spirit to you [to dwell in you and empower you to overcome temptation].
- 2 Samuel 14:17Then your maidservant said, ‘Please let the word of my lord the king be comforting, for my lord the king is as the angel of God to discern good and evil. May the Lord your God be with you.’ ”
- 2 Samuel 19:27Further, he has slandered your servant to my lord the king; but my lord the king is like the angel of God; so do what is good in your eyes.
- Zechariah 12:8In that day the Lord will defend the people of Jerusalem, and the one who is impaired among them in that day [of persecution] will become [strong and noble] like David; and the house of David will be like God, like the Angel of the Lord [who is] before them.
- Malachi 2:7For the lips of the priest should guard and preserve knowledge [of My law], and the people should seek instruction from his mouth; for he is the messenger of the Lord of hosts.
- Hebrews 13:2Do not neglect to extend hospitality to strangers [especially among the family of believers—being friendly, cordial, and gracious, sharing the comforts of your home and doing your part generously], for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it.
- Matthew 10:40“He who receives and welcomes you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Me.
- Matthew 18:5Whoever receives and welcomes one child like this in My name receives Me;
- Matthew 25:40The King will answer and say to them, ‘I assure you and most solemnly say to you, to the extent that you did it for one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it for Me.’
Commentaries on Galatians 4:14
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 14And my temptation which was in my flesh - On this verse there are a great many various readings, as there are various opinions. Instead of , My temptation, ABC*D*FG, some others, with the Coptic, Vulgate, Itala, and several of the primitive fathers, have ̔, Your temptation. The word , which we translate temptation, signifies trial of any kind. The verse therefore may be read, "Ye despised not the trial which was in my flesh;" or, "Ye despised not your…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 14And my temptation - “My trial,” the thing which was to me a trial and calamity. The meaning is, that he was afflicted with various calamities and infirmities, but that this did not hinder their receiving him as an angel from heaven. There is, however, a considerable variety in the mss. on this verse. Many mss., instead of “my temptation,” read “your temptation;” and Mill maintains that this is the true reading. Griesbach hesitates between the two. But it…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 12-18Verses 12-18 The apostle desires that they would be of one mind with him respecting the law of Moses, as well as united with him in love. In reproving others, we should take care to convince them that our reproofs are from sincere regard to the honour of God and religion and their welfare. The apostle reminds the Galatians of the difficulty under which he laboured when he first came among them. But he notices, that he was a welcome messenger to them. Yet…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 13-14because of an illness: Paul might have had a long-term health issue, but we do not know what it was (see 2 Corinthians 12:7). Paul's condition was serious and seemed to cause problems or even upset the new church in Galatia. People often saw physical problems as a sign of God's judgment (see John 9:1–2; Acts 28:4). The Galatians looked beyond Paul's physical state and accepted him as God's messenger (literally angel; Greek angelos). as if I were Christ…Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1414. my temptation--The oldest manuscripts read, "your temptation." My infirmity, which was, or might have been, a "temptation," or trial, to you, ye despised not, that is, ye were not tempted by it to despise me and my message. Perhaps, however, it is better to punctuate and explain as Lachmann, connecting it with Ga 4:13, "And (ye know) your temptation (that is, the temptation to which ye were exposed through the infirmity) which was in my flesh. Ye…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Galatians 4
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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