Galatians 6:13 — Greek Interlinear

Church Fathers on Galatians 6:13

“As many as desire to make a fair show in the flesh, they compel you to be circumcised; only that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For not even they who receive circumcision do themselves keep the Law; but they desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh.” Here he shows that they suffered this, not willingly but of necessity, and affords them an opportunity of retreat, almost speaking in their defense, and exhorting them to abandon…