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I can testify that, if you could have done so, you would have torn out your eyes and given them to me. <a href="/nlt/galatians/4.htm">New Living Translation</a> Where is that joyful and grateful spirit you felt then? I am sure you would have taken out your own eyes and given them to me if it had been possible. <a href="/esv/galatians/4.htm">English Standard Version</a> What then has become of your blessedness? For I testify to you that, if possible, you would have gouged out your eyes and given them to me. <a href="/bsb/galatians/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> What then has become of your blessing? For I can testify that, if it were possible, you would have torn out your eyes and given them to me. <a href="/blb/galatians/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> What has become then of your blessedness? For I bear witness to you that, if possible, having gouged out your eyes, you would have given them to me. <a href="/kjv/galatians/4.htm">King James Bible</a> Where is then the blessedness ye spake of? for I bear you record, that, if it had been possible, ye would have plucked out your own eyes, and have given them to me. <a href="/nkjv/galatians/4.htm">New King James Version</a> What then was the blessing you enjoyed? For I bear you witness that, if possible, you would have plucked out your own eyes and given them to me. <a href="/nasb_/galatians/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Where then is that sense of blessing you had? For I testify about you that, if possible, you would have torn out your eyes and given them to me. <a href="/nasb/galatians/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> Where then is that sense of blessing you had? For I bear you witness that, if possible, you would have plucked out your eyes and given them to me. <a href="/nasb77/galatians/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Where then is that sense of blessing you had? For I bear you witness, that if possible, you would have plucked out your eyes and given them to me. <a href="/lsb/galatians/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Where then is that sense of blessing you had? For I testify to you that, if possible, you would have plucked out your eyes and given them to me. <a href="/amp/galatians/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> What then has become of that sense of blessing and the joy that you once had [from your salvation and your relationship with Christ]? For I testify of you that, if possible, you would have torn out your own eyes and given them to me [to replace mine]. <a href="/csb/galatians/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Where, then, is your blessing? For I testify to you that, if possible, you would have torn out your eyes and given them to me. <a href="/hcsb/galatians/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> What happened to this sense of being blessed you had? For I testify to you that, if possible, you would have torn out your eyes and given them to me. <a href="/asv/galatians/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> Where then is that gratulation of yourselves? for I bear you witness, that, if possible, ye would have plucked out your eyes and given them to me. <a href="/cev/galatians/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Where is that good feeling now? I am sure if it had been possible, you would have taken out your own eyes and given them to me. <a href="/erv/galatians/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> Where then is that gratulation of yourselves? for I bear you witness, that, if possible, ye would have plucked out your eyes and given them to me. <a href="/gwt/galatians/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> What happened to your positive attitude? It's a fact that if it had been possible, you would have torn out your eyes and given them to me. <a href="/gnt/galatians/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> You were so happy! What has happened? I myself can say that you would have taken out your own eyes, if you could, and given them to me. <a href="/isv/galatians/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> What, then, happened to your positive attitude? For I testify that if it had been possible, you would have torn out your eyes and given them to me. <a href="/msb/galatians/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> What then has become of your blessing? For I can testify that, if it were possible, you would have torn out your eyes and given them to me. <a href="/net/galatians/4.htm">NET Bible</a> Where then is your sense of happiness now? For I testify about you that if it were possible, you would have pulled out your eyes and given them to me! <a href="/nheb/galatians/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Where was the blessing you enjoyed? For I testify to you that, if possible, you would have plucked out your eyes and given them to me. <a href="/wbt/galatians/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> What then was the blessedness ye spoke of; for I bear you testimony, that, if it had been possible, ye would have plucked out your own eyes, and have given them to me. <a href="/wey/galatians/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> I ask you, then, what has become of your self-congratulations? For I bear you witness that had it been possible you would have torn out your own eyes and have given them to me. <a href="/web/galatians/4.htm">World English Bible</a> What was the blessing you enjoyed? For I testify to you that, if possible, you would have plucked out your eyes and given them to me. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/galatians/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> what then was your blessedness? For I testify to you, that if possible, having plucked out your eyes, you would have given [them] to me; <a href="/blb/galatians/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> What has become then of your blessedness? For I bear witness to you that, if possible, having gouged out your eyes, you would have given them to me. <a href="/ylt/galatians/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> what then was your happiness? for I testify to you, that if possible, your eyes having plucked out, ye would have given to me; <a href="/slt/galatians/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> What then was your happiness? for I testify to you, that, if possible, having plucked out your eyes, ye would have given to me.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/galatians/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Where is then your blessedness? For I bear you witness, that, if it could be done, you would have plucked out your own eyes, and would have given them to me. <a href="/cpdv/galatians/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, where is your happiness? For I offer to you testimony that, if it could be done, you would have plucked out your own eyes and would have given them to me. <a href="/nabre/galatians/4.htm">New American Bible</a> Where now is that blessedness of yours? Indeed, I can testify to you that, if it had been possible, you would have torn out your eyes and given them to me. <a href="/nrsvce/galatians/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> What has become of the goodwill you felt? For I testify that, had it been possible, you would have torn out your eyes and given them to me.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/galatians/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Where is then the blessedness you had? for I can testify concerning you, that if it had been possible, you would have plucked out your own eyes and have given them to me. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/galatians/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Where is therefore your blessedness, for I testify of you that if it were possible, you would have plucked out and given your eyes to me?<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/galatians/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> How great, then, was your blessedness! For I testify for you, that, if possible, you would have torn out your eyes, and have given them to me. <a href="/godbey/galatians/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Where then is your happiness? for I testify to you that, if possible, having plucked out your eyes, you would have given them to me. <a href="/haweis/galatians/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> What then was your blessedness, for I bear witness to you that, if it were possible, ye would have plucked out your eyes, and given them to me. <a href="/mace/galatians/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a> what benedictions did you then pour out upon me! for I bear you witness, that, had it been practicable, you would have pulled out your very eyes, and given them to me. <a href="/wey/galatians/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> I ask you, then, what has become of your self-congratulations? For I bear you witness that had it been possible you would have torn out your own eyes and have given them to me. <a href="/worrell/galatians/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Where, then, is your benedictions for me? For I bear you witness that, if possible, plucking out your eyes, ye would have given them to me! <a href="/worsley/galatians/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> What then was your blessedness? for I bear you witness that, if it had been possible, ye would have plucked out your own eyes, and have given them to me. <a href="/parallel/galatians/4-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jv8Ri4CeT34?start=820" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/galatians/4.htm">Paul's Fears for the Galatians</a> …14And although my illness was a trial to you, you did not despise or reject me. Instead, you welcomed me as if I were an angel of God, as if I were Christ Jesus Himself. 15<a href="/greek/4226.htm" title="4226: pou (Adv) -- Genitive case of an interrogative pronoun pos otherwise obsolete; as adverb of place; at what locality.">What</a> <a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">then has become</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">of your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3108.htm" title="3108: makarismos (N-NMS) -- Regarding as happy, blessed, or enviable. From makarizo; beatification, i.e. Attribution of good fortune.">blessing?</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/3140.htm" title="3140: martyrō (V-PIA-1S) -- To witness, bear witness, give evidence, testify, give a good report. From martus; to be a witness, i.e. Testify.">I can testify</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou."></a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that,</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">if</a> <a href="/greek/1415.htm" title="1415: dynaton (Adj-NNS) -- (a) of persons: powerful, able, (b) of things: possible. From dunamai; powerful or capable; neuter possible.">it were possible,</a> <a href="/greek/1846.htm" title="1846: exoryxantes (V-APA-NMP) -- (a) I dig out, hence: I open up, (b) I gouge. From ek and orusso; to dig out, i.e. to extract, remove.">you would have torn out</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3788.htm" title="3788: ophthalmous (N-AMP) -- The eye; fig: the mind's eye. From optanomai; the eye; by implication, vision; figuratively, envy.">eyes</a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: edōkate (V-AIA-2P) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">and given them</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: moi (PPro-D1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">to me.</a> 16Have I now become your enemy by telling you the truth?…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/philippians/1-8.htm">Philippians 1:8</a> God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus. <a href="/2_corinthians/7-7.htm">2 Corinthians 7:7</a> and not only by his arrival, but also by the comfort he had received from you. He told us about your longing, your mourning, and your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced all the more. <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-8.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:8</a> We cared so deeply that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God, but our own lives as well. That is how beloved you have become to us. <a href="/2_corinthians/12-15.htm">2 Corinthians 12:15</a> And for the sake of your souls, I will most gladly spend my money and myself. If I love you more, will you love me less? <a href="/romans/9-3.htm">Romans 9:3</a> For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my own flesh and blood, <a href="/1_corinthians/16-24.htm">1 Corinthians 16:24</a> My love be with all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen. <a href="/2_corinthians/6-11.htm">2 Corinthians 6:11-13</a> We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians. Our hearts are open wide. / It is not our affection, but yours, that is restrained. / As a fair exchange—I speak as to my children—open wide your hearts also. <a href="/1_john/3-16.htm">1 John 3:16</a> By this we know what love is: Jesus laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers. <a href="/matthew/5-29.htm">Matthew 5:29</a> If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. <a href="/matthew/18-9.htm">Matthew 18:9</a> And if your eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to enter life with one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into the fire of hell. <a href="/acts/20-24.htm">Acts 20:24</a> But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. <a href="/romans/16-4.htm">Romans 16:4</a> who have risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them. <a href="/2_timothy/1-4.htm">2 Timothy 1:4</a> Recalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy. <a href="/1_samuel/18-1.htm">1 Samuel 18:1-3</a> After David had finished speaking with Saul, the souls of Jonathan and David were knit together, and Jonathan loved him as himself. / And from that day Saul kept David with him and did not let him return to his father’s house. / Then Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself. <a href="/1_samuel/20-17.htm">1 Samuel 20:17</a> And Jonathan had David reaffirm his vow out of love for him, for Jonathan loved David as he loved himself.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Where is then the blessedness you spoke of? for I bear you record, that, if it had been possible, you would have plucked out your own eyes, and have given them to me.Where is.<a href="/galatians/3-14.htm">Galatians 3:14</a> That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.<a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22</a> But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,<a href="/galatians/6-4.htm">Galatians 6:4</a> But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.I bear.<a href="/romans/10-2.htm">Romans 10:2</a> For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge.<a href="/2_corinthians/8-3.htm">2 Corinthians 8:3</a> For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves;<a href="/colossians/4-13.htm">Colossians 4:13</a> For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis.if.<a href="/galatians/4-19.htm">Galatians 4:19</a> My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you,<a href="/romans/9-3.htm">Romans 9:3</a> For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh:<a href="/1_thessalonians/2-8.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:8</a> So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_corinthians/11-20.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/romans/4-9.htm">Blessedness</a> <a href="/galatians/3-22.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/galatians/4-14.htm">Condition</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-17.htm">Enjoyed</a> <a href="/galatians/3-11.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-7.htm">Felt</a> <a href="/romans/4-6.htm">Happiness</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-13.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-9.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/luke/17-6.htm">Plucked</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-4.htm">Possible</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-3.htm">Record</a> <a href="/romans/2-17.htm">Satisfaction</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-28.htm">Sense</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-3.htm">Testify</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-1.htm">Testimony</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-1.htm">Torn</a> <a href="/galatians/1-20.htm">Witness</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/galatians/4-27.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-40.htm">Blessedness</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-3.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/galatians/5-1.htm">Condition</a> <a href="/leviticus/26-34.htm">Enjoyed</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-18.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-18.htm">Felt</a> <a href="/2_john/1-10.htm">Happiness</a> <a href="/philippians/2-28.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/galatians/4-27.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/jude/1-12.htm">Plucked</a> <a href="/philippians/2-23.htm">Possible</a> <a href="/philippians/1-8.htm">Record</a> <a href="/titus/2-9.htm">Satisfaction</a> <a href="/galatians/4-24.htm">Sense</a> <a href="/galatians/5-3.htm">Testify</a> <a href="/colossians/4-13.htm">Testimony</a> <a href="/philippians/1-23.htm">Torn</a> <a href="/galatians/5-3.htm">Witness</a><div class="vheading2">Galatians 4</div>1. <a href="/galatians/4-1.htm">We were under the law till Christ came, as the heir is under the guardian till he be of age.</a> 5. <a href="/galatians/4-5.htm">But Christ freed us from the law;</a> 7. <a href="/galatians/4-7.htm">therefore we are servants no longer to it.</a> 14. <a href="/galatians/4-14.htm">Paul remembers the Galatians' good will to him, and his to them;</a> 22. <a href="/galatians/4-22.htm">and shows that we are the sons of Abraham by the freewoman.</a> </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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Paul is addressing the Galatians, reminding them of the joy and gratitude they once felt upon receiving the Gospel. The "blessing" refers to the spiritual benefits and joy they experienced. This question implies a change in their attitude, possibly due to the influence of false teachers. In the broader context of Galatians, Paul is concerned about the Galatians turning away from the true Gospel to a legalistic approach. This phrase echoes the theme of <a href="/galatians/1-6.htm">Galatians 1:6</a>, where Paul expresses astonishment at their quick desertion of the Gospel.For I can testify that, if it were possible, Paul emphasizes his personal knowledge and experience with the Galatians. His use of "testify" suggests a deep, personal relationship and a firsthand understanding of their previous devotion. This phrase underscores the sincerity and intensity of their past commitment to him and the Gospel message. It also highlights Paul's role as an apostle and his authority to speak on such matters.you would have torn out your eyes and given them to me. This hyperbolic expression illustrates the depth of the Galatians' previous love and dedication to Paul. It suggests a willingness to make great personal sacrifices for him, indicating the strong bond they once shared. Some scholars suggest this may hint at a physical ailment Paul suffered, possibly related to his eyes, as seen in <a href="/galatians/6-11.htm">Galatians 6:11</a> where he mentions writing with large letters. This phrase also reflects the cultural context of the time, where expressions of loyalty and sacrifice were often conveyed through vivid imagery. The willingness to give one's eyes symbolizes the ultimate act of selflessness and devotion.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who wrote the letter to the Galatians, addressing the churches in the region of Galatia. 2. <a href="/topical/g/galatians.htm">Galatians</a> The recipients of the letter, early Christians in the region of Galatia who were struggling with the influence of Judaizers. 3. <a href="/topical/j/judaizers.htm">Judaizers</a> A group of Jewish Christians who insisted that Gentile converts must adhere to Jewish law, including circumcision. 4. <a href="/topical/g/galatia.htm">Galatia</a> A region in modern-day Turkey where Paul established several churches during his missionary journeys. 5. <a href="/topical/p/paul's_illness.htm">Paul's Illness</a> An unspecified physical ailment that Paul refers to, which led to the Galatians' initial compassion and care for him.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_sacrificial_love.htm">The Value of Sacrificial Love</a> The Galatians' willingness to "tear out their eyes" for Paul exemplifies the depth of Christian love and sacrifice. We are called to love others selflessly, even when it requires personal sacrifice. <a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_losing_spiritual_zeal.htm">The Danger of Losing Spiritual Zeal</a> Paul questions what happened to the Galatians' initial blessing and zeal. This serves as a warning to guard against spiritual complacency and to maintain our fervor for the Gospel. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_remembering_past_blessings.htm">The Importance of Remembering Past Blessings</a> Reflecting on past spiritual experiences and blessings can reignite our faith and commitment. We should regularly recall how God has worked in our lives to strengthen our current walk with Him. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_physical_weakness_in_ministry.htm">The Role of Physical Weakness in Ministry</a> Paul's physical ailment did not hinder his ministry; rather, it became an opportunity for the Galatians to demonstrate their love. Our weaknesses can be used by God to reveal His strength and to foster community.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_galatians_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Galatians 4</a> <a href="/q/how_does_the_bible_handle_mean_people.htm">What does the Bible advise about handling mean people?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_god's_promises_in_the_bible.htm">What are God's promises in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_was_paul's_'thorn_in_the_flesh'.htm">What was Paul's "thorn in the flesh"?</a> <a href="/q/why_no_evidence_of_paul's_ailment.htm">If Paul’s “thorn in the flesh” (2 Corinthians 12:7) was a genuine physical ailment, why isn’t there concrete historical or medical evidence of it?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/galatians/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(15) Where.--The reading of the Received text is "What," which, however, must be taken as if it were equivalent to "where," the reading which has the strongest attestation.The blessedness ye spake of.--The Greek is a single word: your felicitation of yourselves; your boast of blessedness; or (as we should say) your boasted blessedness. What has become of all those loud assertions in which you were once heard declaring yourselves "blest" in the presence of the Apostle?For.--You did declare yourselves blest; for, &c.Ye would have plucked out your own eyes.--The word "own" should be struck out, and the emphasis laid on "eyes." The inference which has been drawn from this passage, that St. Paul suffered from an affection of the eyes, hardly seems to hold good. The "eyes" may be mentioned only as something peculiarly dear and precious. Comp. the Old Testament phrase, "to keep as the apple of an eye" (<a href="/deuteronomy/32-10.htm" title="He found him in a desert land, and in the waste howling wilderness; he led him about, he instructed him, he kept him as the apple of his eye.">Deuteronomy 32:10</a>; <a href="/psalms/17-8.htm" title="Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of your wings,">Psalm 17:8</a>; <a href="/proverbs/7-2.htm" title="Keep my commandments, and live; and my law as the apple of your eye.">Proverbs 7:2</a>).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/galatians/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 15. - Where is then (or, what was then) the blessedness ye spake of? (ποῦ οϋν [Receptus τίς οϋν η΅ν] ὁ μακαρισμὸς ὑμῶν;); where, then, is that gratulation of yourselves (or, of yours)? The reading, ποῦ οϋν, which is that of the best manuscripts, is now generally accepted in preference to that of the Textus Receptus, τίς οϋν η΅ν, in which, however, τίς οϋν stands on a higher footing of evidence than the remaining word η΅ν. This latter reading may be taken to mean: either, "Of what sort, then, was that gratulation of yours? "that is, what was its value in respect to the depth of conviction on which it was founded? - τίς being qualis, as <a href="/luke/10-22.htm">Luke 10:22</a>; <a href="/luke/19-3.htm">Luke 19:3</a>, etc., which would bring us to much the same result as ποῦ: or, "How great, then, was that gratulation of yours!" But the "then" (οϋν) comes in lamely; τότε ("at that time") would have been more in place; and, further, it is questionable whether the τίς of admiration ever occurs without the wonder taking a tinge of inquiry, as, for example, <a href="/mark/6-2.htm">Mark 6:2</a>; <a href="/luke/5-21.htm">Luke 5:21</a>; <a href="/colossians/1-27.htm">Colossians 1:27</a>, which would be out of place here. With the more approved reading, ποῦ οϋν, the apostle asks, "What is, then, become of that gratulation of yourselves?" The "then" recites the fact, implied in the description given of their former behaviour, that they did once felicitate themselves on the apostle's having brought them the gospel. This is more directly brought into view in the words which follow. As the verb μακαρίζω means "pronounce happy," as <a href="/luke/1-48.htm">Luke 1:48</a> and <a href="/james/5-11.htm">James 5:11</a>, the substantive μακαρισμὸς denotes "pronouncing one to be happy;" as <a href="/romans/4-6.htm">Romans 4:6, 9</a>. So Clement of Rome ('Ad Cor.,' 50), who weaves the apostle's words into his own sentence with the same meaning. This felicitation must have been pronounced by the Galatians upon themselves, not upon the apostle; the apostle would have spoken of himself on the object of their εὐλογία, not of their μακαρισμός. For I bear you record (μαρτυρῶ γὰρ ὑμῖν); for I bear you witness; testify on your behalf; the phrase always denoting commendation (<a href="/romans/10-2.htm">Romans 10:2</a>; <a href="/colossians/4-13.htm">Colossians 4:13</a>). Compare "Ye were running well," <a href="/galatians/5-3.htm">Galatians 5:3</a>. The verb denotes a deliberate, almost solemn, averment. That, if it had been possible, ye would have plucked out your own eyes, and have given them to me (ὅτι εἰ δυνατόν τοὺς ὀφθαλμοὺς ὑμῶν ἐξορύξαντες ἐδώκατέ [Receptus, α}ν ἐδώκατε] μοι,); that, if possible, ye had spirted out your eyes to give them to me. The phrase, ἐξορύσσειν ὀφθαλμούς, occurs in the Septuagint of <a href="/judges/16-21.htm">Judges 16:21</a> and <a href="/1_samuel/11-2.htm">1 Samuel 11:2</a>, Hebrew, "bore out the eyes." The omission of the ἄν, which is rejected by recent editors, perhaps intimates the certainty and readiness with which they would have done it; but the particle occurs very sparingly in the New Testament as compared with classical Greek. There seems something strange in the specification of this particular form of evidencing zealous attachment. If there had otherwise appeared any question of making gifts, the apostle might have been construed to mean, "Ye were ready to give me anything, your very eyes even;" but this is not the case. Possibly the particular mention of "the Churches of Galatia" in <a href="/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">1 Corinthians 16:1</a> may have been occasioned by their having shown an especial readiness, even at the apostle's second sojourn among them, to take part in the collection referred to; or by their having been the first Churches he came to in that particular tour, the directions which he gave to them being given also to all the Churches he went on to visit; but on this point see Introd. p. 16. The tone of <a href="/galatians/6-6.htm">Galatians 6:6-10</a> does not betoken especial open-handedness on their part, unless, perhaps, the words, "let us not grow weary," hint at a liberality once displayed but now declined from. On the whole, this specification of "eyes" seems rather to point to there having been something amiss with the apostle's own eyes, either from ophthalmia or as the effect of personal outrage perpetrated upon him. It is especially deserving of notice how the apostle, in the two clauses of this verse, links together their joy in their newly found Christian blessedness with their grateful love to himself; the latter fact is adduced as proof of the former. Their gospel happiness, he feels, was indissolubly woven in with their attachment to him: if they let go their joy in Christ Jesus, as, apart from any qualification to be acquired by observances of the Law of Moses, their all-sufficient righteousness, they must also of necessity become estranged from him, who was nothing if not the exponent and herald to them of that happiness. This consideration is of great moment for the right understanding of the next verse. <a href="/commentaries/galatians/4-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>What ποῦ (pou) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_4226.htm">Strong's 4226: </a> Genitive case of an interrogative pronoun pos otherwise obsolete; as adverb of place; at what locality. then [has become] οὖν (oun) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. of your ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. blessing? μακαρισμὸς (makarismos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3108.htm">Strong's 3108: </a> Regarding as happy, blessed, or enviable. From makarizo; beatification, i.e. Attribution of good fortune. For γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. I can testify μαρτυρῶ (martyrō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3140.htm">Strong's 3140: </a> To witness, bear witness, give evidence, testify, give a good report. From martus; to be a witness, i.e. Testify. that, ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. if εἰ (ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. [it were] possible, δυνατὸν (dynaton) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1415.htm">Strong's 1415: </a> (a) of persons: powerful, able, (b) of things: possible. From dunamai; powerful or capable; neuter possible. you would have torn out ἐξορύξαντες (exoryxantes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1846.htm">Strong's 1846: </a> (a) I dig out, hence: I open up, (b) I gouge. From ek and orusso; to dig out, i.e. to extract, remove. your ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. eyes ὀφθαλμοὺς (ophthalmous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3788.htm">Strong's 3788: </a> The eye; fig: the mind's eye. From optanomai; the eye; by implication, vision; figuratively, envy. [and] given [them] ἐδώκατέ (edōkate) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. to me. μοι (moi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. 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