Galatians 3:18
“For if the inheritance be of the law, it is no more of promise: but God gave it to Abraham by promise.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For if the inheritance be of the law,.... By the inheritance is meant, either the eternal inheritance, everlasting life…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
For if the inheritance - The inheritance promised to Abraham. The sum of the promise was, that “he should be the heir of…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
For if the inheritance be of the law - See the preceding arguments, in which this is proved.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Galatians 3:6-18
The apostle having reproved the Galatians for not obeying the truth, and endeavoured to impress them with a sense of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
The concluding words of the previous verse suggest the thought -Yes, the promise would be at once invalidated, if the…
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