“For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.”
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. What matters is faith expressing itself through love. — the eschatological perspective relativizes markers (circumcision/uncircumcision) that once seemed determinative; what 'ischo' (has value, is effective) is 'pistis di' agapēs energoumenē' (faith working through love), a faith animated by self-giving love as its operational mode.
Church Fathers on Galatians 5:6
“For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision avails anything, nor uncircumcision; but faith working through love.” Observe the great boldness with which he now encounters them; Let him that has put on Christ, he says, no longer be careful about such matters. Having before said that Circumcision was hurtful, how is it that he now considers it indifferent? It is indifferent as to those who had it previously to the Faith, but not as to those who are circumcised after the Faith was…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
COMMUNITY REFLECTIONS
Publish a reflection on this verse
No reflections on this verse yet. Be the first to write one!