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Who cut in on you to keep you from obeying the truth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/galatians/5.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />You were running the race so well. Who has held you back from following the truth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/galatians/5.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />You were running well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/galatians/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />You were running so well. Who has obstructed you from obeying the truth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/galatians/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />You were running well. Who hindered you, not to obey the truth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/galatians/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/galatians/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />You ran well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/galatians/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />You were running well; who hindered you from obeying the truth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/galatians/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />You were running well; who hindered you from obeying the truth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/galatians/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />You were running well; who hindered you from obeying the truth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/galatians/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />You were running well; who hindered you from obeying the truth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/galatians/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />You were running [the race] well; who has interfered <i>and</i> prevented you from obeying the truth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/galatians/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You were running well. Who prevented you from being persuaded regarding the truth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/galatians/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You were running well. Who prevented you from obeying the truth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/galatians/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Ye were running well; who hindered you that ye should not obey the truth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/galatians/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You were doing so well until someone made you turn from the truth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/galatians/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Ye were running well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/galatians/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />You were doing so well. Who stopped you from being influenced by the truth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/galatians/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You were doing so well! Who made you stop obeying the truth? How did he persuade you? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/galatians/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />You were running the race beautifully. Who cut in on you and stopped you from obeying the truth? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/galatians/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />You were running so well. Who has obstructed you from obeying the truth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/galatians/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You were running well; who prevented you from obeying the truth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/galatians/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />You were running well. Who interfered with you that you should not obey the truth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/galatians/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Ye did run well, who hindered you that ye should not obey the truth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/galatians/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />You were running the race nobly! Who has interfered and caused you to swerve from the truth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/galatians/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />You were running well! Who interfered with you that you should not obey the truth? <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/galatians/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />You were running well; who hindered you [so as] not to obey the truth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/galatians/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />You were running well. Who hindered you, not to obey the truth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/galatians/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Ye were running well; who did hinder you -- not to obey the truth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/galatians/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Ye were running well; who hindered you not to obey the truth?<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/galatians/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />You did run well, who hath hindered you, that you should not obey the truth? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/galatians/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />You have run well. So what has impeded you, that you would not obey the truth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/galatians/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />You were running well; who hindered you from following [the] truth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/galatians/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />You were running well; who prevented you from obeying the truth?<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/galatians/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />You were progressing well; who confused you that you should not obey the truth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/galatians/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />You were running well. Who agitated you to disobey the truth?<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/galatians/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />You were running well; who kept you back from obedience to the truth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/galatians/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />You were running well; who did hinder you that you should not obey the truth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/galatians/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Ye were running well: who hath hindered you that ye should not obey the truth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/galatians/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />You set out well in your course: who hath obstructed your progress in the truth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/galatians/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />You were running the race nobly! Who has interfered and caused you to swerve from the truth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/galatians/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />Ye were running well; who hindered you, that ye should not obey the truth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/galatians/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Ye did run well: who hindered you from obeying the truth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/galatians/5-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jv8Ri4CeT34?start=1028" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/galatians/5.htm">Freedom in Christ</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. All that matters is faith, expressed through love. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/5143.htm" title="5143: Etrechete (V-IIA-2P) -- Apparently a primary verb; which uses dremo drem'-o as alternate in certain tenses; to run or walk hastily.">You were running</a> <a href="/greek/2573.htm" title="2573: kalōs (Adv) -- Well, nobly, honorably, rightly. Adverb from kalos; well.">so well.</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: tis (IPro-NMS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">Who</a> <a href="/greek/1465.htm" title="1465: enekopsen (V-AIA-3S) -- To interrupt, hinder. From en and kopto; to cut into, i.e. impede, detain.">has obstructed</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/3982.htm" title="3982: peithesthai (V-PNM/P) -- A primary verb; to convince; by analogy, to pacify or conciliate; reflexively or passively, to assent, to rely.">from obeying</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/225.htm" title="225: alētheia (N-DFS) -- From alethes; truth.">truth?</a> </span> <span class="reftext">8</span>Such persuasion does not come from the One who calls you.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/9-24.htm">1 Corinthians 9:24</a></span><br />Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to take the prize.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-1.htm">Hebrews 12:1</a></span><br />Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/3-13.htm">Philippians 3:13-14</a></span><br />Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, / I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-7.htm">2 Timothy 4:7</a></span><br />I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/5-6.htm">1 Corinthians 5:6-7</a></span><br />Your boasting is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven works through the whole batch of dough? / Get rid of the old leaven, that you may be a new unleavened batch, as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-33.htm">1 Corinthians 15:33</a></span><br />Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good character.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/7-19.htm">Romans 7:19-21</a></span><br />For I do not do the good I want to do. Instead, I keep on doing the evil I do not want to do. / And if I do what I do not want, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it. / So this is the principle I have discovered: When I want to do good, evil is right there with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/11-3.htm">2 Corinthians 11:3</a></span><br />I am afraid, however, that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may be led astray from your simple and pure devotion to Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-21.htm">Matthew 13:21</a></span><br />But since he has no root, he remains for only a season. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly falls away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/4-17.htm">Mark 4:17</a></span><br />But they themselves have no root, and they remain for only a season. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-44.htm">John 8:44</a></span><br />You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out his desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, refusing to uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, because he is a liar and the father of lies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/20-30.htm">Acts 20:30</a></span><br />Even from your own number, men will rise up and distort the truth to draw away disciples after them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/2-1.htm">2 Peter 2:1</a></span><br />Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/12-5.htm">Jeremiah 12:5</a></span><br />“If you have raced with men on foot and they have worn you out, how can you compete with horses? If you stumble in a peaceful land, how will you do in the thickets of the Jordan?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31</a></span><br />But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">You did run well; who did hinder you that you should not obey the truth?</p><p class="hdg">run.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/13-21.htm">Matthew 13:21</a></b></br> Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/9-24.htm">1 Corinthians 9:24</a></b></br> Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hebrews/12-1.htm">Hebrews 12:1</a></b></br> Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset <i>us</i>, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,</p><p class="hdg">hinder you.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/galatians/3-1.htm">Galatians 3:1</a></b></br> O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you?</p><p class="hdg">obey.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/6-7.htm">Acts 6:7</a></b></br> And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/2-8.htm">Romans 2:8</a></b></br> But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/6-17.htm">Romans 6:17</a></b></br> But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/galatians/4-18.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-29.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/galatians/5-4.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/galatians/4-21.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/galatians/4-18.htm">Good</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-12.htm">Hinder</a> <a href="/romans/15-22.htm">Hindered</a> <a href="/mark/10-13.htm">Interfered</a> <a href="/galatians/4-3.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-29.htm">Nobly</a> <a href="/galatians/5-3.htm">Obey</a> <a href="/galatians/3-11.htm">Obeying</a> <a href="/galatians/2-2.htm">Race</a> <a href="/acts/27-41.htm">Ran</a> <a href="/galatians/2-2.htm">Run</a> <a href="/galatians/2-2.htm">Running</a> <a href="/joel/2-7.htm">Swerve</a> <a href="/galatians/4-16.htm">True.</a> <a href="/galatians/4-16.htm">Truth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/galatians/5-15.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-8.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/galatians/5-12.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-21.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/galatians/5-23.htm">Good</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-18.htm">Hinder</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-18.htm">Hindered</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-6.htm">Interfered</a> <a href="/galatians/5-14.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-18.htm">Nobly</a> <a href="/galatians/6-2.htm">Obey</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-5.htm">Obeying</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-5.htm">Race</a> <a href="/jude/1-11.htm">Ran</a> <a href="/philippians/2-16.htm">Run</a> <a href="/philippians/2-16.htm">Running</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-18.htm">Swerve</a> <a href="/galatians/6-16.htm">True.</a> <a href="/galatians/6-6.htm">Truth</a><div class="vheading2">Galatians 5</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/galatians/5-1.htm">He wills them to stand in their liberty,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/galatians/5-3.htm">and not to observe circumcision;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/galatians/5-13.htm">but rather love, which is the sum of the law.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/galatians/5-19.htm">He lists the works of the flesh,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">and the fruits of the Spirit,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/galatians/5-25.htm">and exhorts to walk in the Spirit.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the Greco-Roman world, athletic competitions were well-known, and the imagery of running a race would resonate with the audience. Paul commends the Galatians for their initial enthusiasm and progress in the Christian faith. This reflects the early days of their conversion when they embraced the gospel with zeal and commitment. The metaphor suggests discipline, focus, and perseverance, qualities essential for a successful spiritual life. This imagery is also seen in <a href="/1_corinthians/9-24.htm">1 Corinthians 9:24-27</a> and <a href="/hebrews/12.htm">Hebrews 12:1</a>, where believers are encouraged to run with endurance.<p><b>Who has obstructed you</b><br>The term "obstructed" implies a hindrance or interference in their spiritual progress. Paul is addressing the influence of false teachers, likely Judaizers, who insisted that Gentile converts must adhere to Jewish law, including circumcision, to be true Christians. This obstruction is not merely a distraction but a significant deviation from the path of faith. The Galatians' spiritual race is being disrupted by teachings that contradict the gospel of grace. This reflects the broader conflict in the early church regarding the role of the Mosaic Law, as seen in <a href="/acts/15.htm">Acts 15</a> and the Jerusalem Council.<p><b>from obeying the truth?</b><br>"Obeying the truth" refers to living in accordance with the gospel message, which emphasizes faith in Jesus Christ apart from the works of the law. The truth here is the core message of salvation by grace through faith, as outlined in <a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a>. The Galatians are being led away from this truth by teachings that add legalistic requirements to the gospel. This phrase underscores the importance of doctrinal purity and the dangers of false teachings. It also highlights the necessity of obedience as a response to the truth of the gospel, aligning with Jesus' words in <a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a>, where He declares Himself the way, the truth, and the life.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of the letter to the Galatians, addressing the churches in the region of Galatia. He is concerned about their spiritual well-being and their adherence to the true Gospel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/galatian_churches.htm">Galatian Churches</a></b><br>The recipients of the letter, who were initially following the teachings of Paul but were being led astray by false teachings.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/f/false_teachers.htm">False Teachers (Judaizers)</a></b><br>Individuals who were promoting a distorted version of the Gospel, insisting that Gentile believers must adhere to Jewish laws, such as circumcision, to be truly saved.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_race_metaphor.htm">The Race Metaphor</a></b><br>Paul uses the metaphor of a race to describe the Christian life, emphasizing perseverance and adherence to the truth.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_truth_of_the_gospel.htm">The Truth of the Gospel</a></b><br>The core message of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ alone, without the need for adherence to the Old Testament law.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/stay_focused_on_the_truth.htm">Stay Focused on the Truth</a></b><br>Just as the Galatians were led astray, we must be vigilant against teachings that deviate from the Gospel. Regular study of Scripture and prayer are essential to discern truth from falsehood.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/identify_and_remove_obstacles.htm">Identify and Remove Obstacles</a></b><br>Reflect on what or who might be hindering your spiritual progress. It could be false teachings, sinful habits, or distractions. Take steps to address these obstacles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/persevere_in_the_race.htm">Persevere in the Race</a></b><br>The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint. Endurance is key. Encourage one another and draw strength from the Holy Spirit to keep running faithfully.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guard_against_legalism.htm">Guard Against Legalism</a></b><br>The Galatians were tempted to add to the Gospel. Remember that salvation is by grace through faith, not by works. Avoid the trap of legalism in your walk with Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/encourage_one_another.htm">Encourage One Another</a></b><br>Just as Paul wrote to encourage the Galatians, we should support and uplift fellow believers, helping each other stay on the path of truth.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_galatians_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Galatians 5</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'vengeance_is_mine'_mean.htm">What does grieving the Holy Spirit mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_faith_and_trust_differ.htm">What does walking in the Spirit entail?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'a_little_leaven'_mean.htm">What does "a little leaven leavens the whole lump" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_acts_10_contradict_leviticus_11.htm">If Leviticus 11 is God's eternal command, why does Acts 10:9-16 appear to contradict these dietary laws?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/galatians/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7-12) All was going well at first. What sudden intruder has stopped your path and led you astray? Certainly it is not God, to whom you owe your calling, that has persuaded you to such a course. You tell me that not many have fallen away. But those few are enough to infect the whole. Not that I wish to implicate all in the sin of some. Most of you I can trust to be true to me. The author of your troubles, whoever he is, shall not escape. God shall judge him. Do you turn round on me and say that I, too, have preached circumcision? The persecutions that I have to undergo from the Jews are proof that I preach it no longer. If I do preach circumcision then the other stumbling-blocks in the way of my teaching are removed. I have no need to lay stress upon a crucified Messiah. The advocates of circumcision may carry their self-mutilation a step further if they please.<p>This section is very abrupt in style. The thought bounds from subject to subject, not stopping to insert links of connection. At the end of the passage there is a vein of severe irony.<p>(7) <span class= "bld">Ye did run well.</span>--Again, as in <a href="/galatians/2-2.htm" title="And I went up by revelation, and communicated to them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them which were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain.">Galatians 2:2</a>, a metaphor from foot racing. The Galatians had made a good start, but suddenly changed their course.<p><span class= "bld">Who did hinder you</span>?--The metaphor here is not quite the same, but is somewhat akin to that just used. The original meaning of the word translated "hinder" is to "break up a road," as an army before the advance of hostile forces.<p><span class= "bld">The truth</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e.,</span> the doctrine taught by St. Paul in opposition to the Judaising tenets which had been introduced into the Galatian Church.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/galatians/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 7-12.</span> - In these verses the language is remarkably curt and disjointed. Their style seems to betoken, <span class="accented">either</span> the mind of the writer musing in painful embarrassment, uncertain how best to grapple with the case before him through imperfect knowledge of the circumstances ("Who did hinder you?" ); <span class="accented">or</span>, possibly, the painful effort which it cost the apostle to "write with his own hand." In ver. 13 he at length takes up a line of thought which he is able to follow on with fulness and fluency. <span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Ye did run well</span> (<span class="greek">ἐτρέχετε καλῶς</span>); <span class="accented">full well ye were running.</span> "To run" is a favourite figure with St. Paul, drawn from the foot-races of the Isthmian Games or other public games common throughout the Roman empire, and applied above (<a href="/galatians/2-2.htm">Galatians 2:2</a>) to his own course of apostolic service, but here, as in <a href="/1_corinthians/9-24.htm">1 Corinthians 9:24-27</a>; <a href="/2_timothy/4-17.htm">2 Timothy 4:17</a>; and <a href="/philippians/3-14.htm">Philippians 3:14</a>, in a wider reference to the course of general Christian obedience. In vers. 5, 6 the apostle has indicated the proper character of a Christian believer's life, as one which is animated by a faith energizing through love, and by the anticipation of attaining hereafter the awards to be rendered to the justified. Compare the general strain of thought, strikingly similar to that in the present context, pursued in <a href="/philippians/3-12.htm">Philippians 3:12-15</a>. Obviously, one Important element in the comparison is the Christian's forward advance in self-improvement, as well as his continuing prosecution of work for Christ's cause. These characteristics had, and not long before, marked the manner of life of the Galatian Christians. Upon the recurrence of this recollection, here again, as in <a href="/galatians/3-1.htm">Galatians 3:1-4</a>; <a href="/galatians/4-13.htm">Galatians 4:13-16</a>, the apostle bewails the change that had taken place. They <span class="accented">had</span> been so full of joy and of love in believing (<a href="/galatians/4-14.htm">Galatians 4:14, 15</a>). But now an incipient relinquishment of their hope in Christ had left them cheerless, and, in consequence, ready to look abroad in quest of other grounds of assured confidence; while also the thence ensuing conflicts of controversy and faction had marred their once happy mutual concord (ver. 15). The form of Christian life which the Galatian Churchmen had in those days presented to view was apparently similar to that which at an earlier date he had described as marking the Thessalonian Church (<a href="/1_thessalonians/1-3.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:3</a>), and at a later time applauds in the Colossian (<a href="/colossians/1-4.htm">Colossians 1:4-6, 8</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Who aid hinder you</span>; or, <span class="accented">who did drive you back</span> (<span class="greek">τίς ὑμᾶς ἐνέκοψε</span> [Receptus, <span class="greek">ἀνέκοψε</span>]). The <span class="greek">ἀνέκοψε</span> of the Textus Receptus would mean, as in the margin of our English Bibles, "Who has driven [or, beaten, struck] you back," and would be illustrated by the use of the verb in Wisd. 18:23, "Standing between, he beat back the wrath," as Aaron did. But <span class="greek">ἐνέκοψε</span> is the reading of all recent editors. The precise meaning of <span class="greek">ἐγκόπτω</span> does not seem to be, as some suppose, "to stop," but rather "to hamper, shackle, impede." It occurs <a href="/acts/24-4.htm">Acts 24:4</a>, "be tedious;" <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-18.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:18</a>, "Satan hindered;" <a href="/romans/15-22.htm">Romans 15:22</a> and <a href="/1_peter/3-7.htm">1 Peter 3:7</a>, "hindered." So the substantive <span class="greek">ἐγκοπή</span>, <a href="/1_corinthians/9-12.htm">1 Corinthians 9:12</a>, "That we may cause no hindrance to [clog the success of] the gospel." Possibly this sense is derived from the hindrance caused to the traveller by the road being "cut into" or cut up before he goes over it. But it is more probably connected with the use of <span class="greek">κόπτω</span> in the sense of "worry," as in Demosthenes, 'Olynth.,' it. p. 22, "Worried from time to time by these expeditions up and down." So here, "Who was it that clogged your steps in running your race?" Not positively "arrested your steps:" this disastrous result, it was to be hoped, was not yet brought about; they were only as yet lagging in their course. This interrogation "who" does not so much demand that the evil worker shall be named and brought to light, as express the pity of it, that any one should have been able to work them so much mischief; as in <a href="/galatians/3-1.htm">Galatians 3:1</a>. Nevertheless, the author of the mischief had cause to tremble (see ver. 12, and note). <span class="cmt_word">That ye should not obey the truth?</span> (<span class="greek">τῇ ἀληθείᾳ</span> [T. Tr., Lightfoot, omit the <span class="greek">τῇ</span>] <span class="greek">μὴ πείθεσθαι</span>;); <span class="accented">that ye should not be hearkening unto the truth</span> (or, <span class="accented">unto truth</span>)? "The truth" directly cites the gospel; that is, the gospel which proclaims righteousness as theirs who believe in Christ apart from works of the ceremonial law; comp. <a href="/galatians/3-5.htm">Galatians 3:5</a>, "That the truth of the gospel might continue with you," the particular phase of the gospel there intended being clearly evinced from the circumstances referred to. "Truth," without the article, denoting "that which is true," cites the same by implication. The verb <span class="greek">πείθομαι</span>, frequently rendered in the Authorized Version by "obey," as <a href="/romans/2-8.htm">Romans 2:8</a> and <a href="/hebrews/13-17.htm">Hebrews 13:17</a>, properly means to lend a compliant ear to advice or persuasion; "to hearken," as <a href="/acts/5-36.htm">Acts 5:36, 37, 40</a>; <a href="/acts/23-21.htm">Acts 23:21</a>; <a href="/acts/27-11.htm">Acts 27:11</a>. The apostle means that they were turning their ears away from the truth to listen to pernicious counsels or teaching. The verb is in the present tense with reference to the continued attention which they ought to be now giving to the gospel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/galatians/5-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">You were running</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἐτρέχετε</span> <span class="translit">(Etrechete)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5143.htm">Strong's 5143: </a> </span><span class="str2">Apparently a primary verb; which uses dremo drem'-o as alternate in certain tenses; to run or walk hastily.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">so well.</span><br /><span class="grk">καλῶς</span> <span class="translit">(kalōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2573.htm">Strong's 2573: </a> </span><span class="str2">Well, nobly, honorably, rightly. Adverb from kalos; well.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Who</span><br /><span class="grk">τίς</span> <span class="translit">(tis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">has obstructed</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐνέκοψεν</span> <span class="translit">(enekopsen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1465.htm">Strong's 1465: </a> </span><span class="str2">To interrupt, hinder. From en and kopto; to cut into, i.e. impede, detain.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑμᾶς</span> <span class="translit">(hymas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from obeying</span><br /><span class="grk">πείθεσθαι</span> <span class="translit">(peithesthai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3982.htm">Strong's 3982: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary verb; to convince; by analogy, to pacify or conciliate; reflexively or passively, to assent, to rely.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τῇ</span> <span class="translit">(tē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">truth?</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀληθείᾳ</span> <span class="translit">(alētheia)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_225.htm">Strong's 225: </a> </span><span class="str2">From alethes; truth.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/galatians/5-7.htm">Galatians 5:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/galatians/5-7.htm">Galatians 5:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/galatians/5-7.htm">Galatians 5:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/galatians/5-7.htm">Galatians 5:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/galatians/5-7.htm">Galatians 5:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/galatians/5-7.htm">Galatians 5:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/galatians/5-7.htm">Galatians 5:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/galatians/5-7.htm">Galatians 5:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/galatians/5-7.htm">Galatians 5:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/galatians/5-7.htm">Galatians 5:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/galatians/5-7.htm">NT Letters: Galatians 5:7 You were running well! 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