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