Galatians 4:29
“But as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted him that was born after the Spirit, even so it is now.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Nevertheless, what saith the Scripture?.... This is a Talmudic form of citing Scriptures, and answers to , "what says…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
But as then he that was born after the flesh - Ishmael; see Gal 4:23. Persecuted him that was born after the Spirit -…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
But as then he - Ishmael, who was born after the flesh - whose birth had nothing supernatural in it, but was according…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Galatians 4:21-31
In these verses the apostle illustrates the difference between believers who rested in Christ only and those judaizers…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
In Gen 21:9-10, we read, -And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, which she had borne unto Abraham, mocking.…
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