Introduction to Galatians
The Situation in Galatia
Paul’s Answer
Commentaries and Christian Formation
Galatians 1:1–17
Translation
Introduction
Apostleship and the Gospel (1:1–5)
Another Gospel? (1:6–9)
The Story So Far (1:10–17)
Conclusion
Galatians 1:18–2:10
Translation
Introduction
First Jerusalem Visit: A Happy Relationship (1:18–24)
The Second Visit: Standing Firm (2:1–10)
Conclusion
Galatians 2:11–21
Translation
Introduction
Peter in Antioch (2:11–14)
The Great Transformation (2:15–21)
Conclusion
Galatians 3:1–14
Translation
Introduction
The Spirit and Faith (3:1–5)
Abraham and the Covenant (3:6–9)
The Curse of the Law (3:10–14)
Conclusion
Galatians 3:15–29
Translation
Introduction
The Unbreakable Covenant (3:15–18)
Why Then the Law? (3:19–22)
Under the Paidagōgos (3:23–25)
Abraham’s One Family (3:26–29)
Conclusion
Galatians 4:1–11
Translation
Introduction
The New Exodus (4:1–7)
Don’t Go Back to Slavery! (4:8–11)
Conclusion
Galatians 4:12–5:1
Translation
Introduction
True Friends and False Friends (4:12–20)
Two Women, Two Families, Two Covenants, Two Mountains (4:21–5:1)
Conclusion
Galatians 5:2–26
Translation
Introduction
The Warning and The Challenge (5:2–12)
Love and the Spirit (5:13–26)
Conclusion
Galatians 6:1–18
Translation
Introduction
Closing Exhortations (6:1–10)
Final Warnings and Example (6:11–18)
Conclusion