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Galatians 5:9

Galatians 5:9
A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

I have confidence in you through the Lord,.... Though the apostle had said many things which carried in them the…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

A little leaven ... - This is evidently a proverbial expression; see it explained in the notes at 1Co 5:6. Its meaning…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump - A proverbial expression, see Co1 5:6, very aptly applied to those who receive…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Galatians 5:1-12

In the former part of this chapter the apostle cautions the Galatians to take heed of the judaizing teachers, who…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Leaven is that small portion of fermented dough which is introduced into the fresh lump of dough, and communicates…