6. Keeping our minds rooted in thanksgiving for all of God's abundant mercies keeps us in tune with joyful living. I think there are more beneficial ways to use the money and also believe that most laymen could preach and teach as good a sermon as many I"ve heard in churches. The Old Testament enjoins this (Deuteronomy 12:19), much more the New. This refers to the pressure tactics the heretics used to persuade the Galatians to embrace legalism. But objections have been made. by relieving the necessities of their ministers (thus almost all Commentators); and then. But in reference to de Wette’s objection that κοινωνεῖν, instead of μιμεῖσθαι, is a strange expression, it must be observed that Paul wished to express not at all the idea of μιμεῖσθαι, but only that of the Christian κοινωνία between disciple and teacher. Sometimes it has both a genitive of thing and person, Acts 21:24. I don"t for a moment think this verse is basis for high pay for pastors. (4) The requirement itself, to communicate with the teacher in all good things, would, without more precise definition (Luther, 1538: Paul desires simply, “ut liberaliter eos alant, quantum satis est ad vitam commode tuendam,”—an idea which is not suggested in the passage), be so indeterminate and, even under the point of view of the possession as common property, Acts 4:32 (de Wette), which we do not meet with in Paul’s writings, so little to be justified, that we cannot venture to attribute it—thus thrown out without any defining limitation—to the apostle, least of all in a letter addressed to churches in which misinterpretations and misuse on the part of antagonistic teachers were to he apprehended. Communicate unto him] Not sharing as an alms, but sharing as a right; see Philemon 1:17; as wages for his work, Mark 6:8; as pay for his pains, 1 Corinthians 9:14. good things here mentioned are temporal good things, such as may be useful to the teacher for him to uphold himself and family. Sin broke that fellowship. External information: … But it goes deeper than this, and Paul may be thinking of spiritual support as well. They should share in the good things that their congregations enjoy, while they themselves share with their congregations the good things that they themselves have learned. τῷ κατηχοῦντι—“let him share with him that teacheth.” The verb is sometimes used with the genitive, “to partake of,” Hebrews 2:14; and sometimes with the dative, “to share in,” Romans 12:13; Romans 15:27, 1 Timothy 5:22, 1 Peter 4:13; Wisdom of Solomon 6:25, οὐ κοινωνήσει σοφίᾳ. Если слово находится в чести, служители непременно должны получать искреннюю и щедрую помощь. Апостол увещевает кормить тех, кто назидает нас словом. They could not make him think that they had true religion when they were sowing to the flesh, and when they were spending their money in purchasing pleasure, and in luxury and vanity. Comp. V. Ministers are to give themselves wholly to their work (2 Timothy 4:13-16), and therefore must not be entangled in the affairs of this life (2 Timothy 2:4). The reference to temporal things is the almost unanimous opinion of ancient and modern interpreters. Support your pastor out of love, not requirement. An archive of previous 'God's Holy Fire' devotionals from Heartlight. Also included links to commentaries, concordances, dictionaries, encyclopedia and lexicons. The words "in all good things: are not to be understood to mean that people are to give all they have to their ministers, but that they should support them liberally and give them enough to live well. A classical writer would say, πάντων ἀγαθῶν (Hebrews 2:14; Plat. The congregation needs to watch their use of what they have. You must furnish material supplies for material apparatus. WELCOME. Galatians 3:29 "And if ye [be] Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise." They are mutually dependent and helpful, and should share each other’s blessings and burdens. In addition you can use the Interlinear Bible and much more to enhance your understanding of God's word. II. For this late and rare verb κατηχεω — katēcheō see note on Luke 1:4; note on Acts 18:25; and note on 1 Corinthians 14:19. To mock is, properly: Commentary Critical and Explanatory - Unabridged, Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible. (3) At the conclusion of this whole section in Galatians 6:10, ἐργαζώμεθα τὸ ἀγαθὸν κ. τ. λ., τὸ ἀγαθόν is nothing else than the morally good. Search using our Online Bible by Topic, Verse Reference or Phrase. Paul here was enumerating a number of things included in the Law of Christ, not a total summary, of course, but a list of particulars in which he felt the Galatians might need special exhortation. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. It is impossible to restrict this word to mere worldly goods, except where the language of the context suggests or warrants such a restriction, as is the case in Luke 12:18; Luke 16:25. Be not deceived - That is, in regard to your character, and your hopes for eternity. Home > Study Desk. Let us expound this financial law of the Christian Church. d. Franke (in Wolf), who, however, improperly connects ἐν πᾶσιν ἀγαθοῖς with κατηχοῦντι, Hennicke, de nexu loci Gal. ), It is my intention to expound and to defend this financial law of the Christian Church: “Let him that is taught in the Word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.”. Though it does not become us to indulge too much in complaint, or to be too tenacious of our rights, yet Paul found himself called upon to exhort the Galatians to perform this part of their duty. There were several Jettas in this small wrecking yard, with similar body styles. In the papacy I saw the people give generously for the erection and maintenance of luxurious church buildings and for the sustenance of men appointed to the idolatrous service of Rome. Schr. It is self-evident that Paul means only the relation to true, Pauline teachers. Often this possibility is not thought of, or just rejected out of hand by the leadership. Without ministers to proclaim the Word of God the people go wild like savage beasts. Christ … ), Some people give as though they only half believed that Christ has ordained the money power as one of the powers of His cause; as if in travelling from place to place the missionary cost no more than the flight of an angel; as if the Philip of to-day might be “caught away by the Spirit,” and then suddenly be “found at Azotus “; as if bills could be paid by devout emotions or declaratory words; as if lives could be sustained on mere air; as if ravens might be expected to bring food to fainting prophets; as if miracles of providence would provide for ministers of grace. This is a sign of spiritual immaturity, even as a baby will stick anything into its mouth. Ver. ), The people of one of the out parishes of Virginia wrote to Dr. Rice, then at the Theological Seminary in Prince Edward, for a minister. ὧν ἔχω. You cannot refuse to give God a penny who gives you all good things, even life eternal, and turn around and give the devil, the giver of all evil and death eternal, pieces of gold, and not be punished for it. It implies that there was danger that they would be deceived in reference to their character. What return will they make for the invaluable treasure of eternal life, which is communicated to them by the preaching of those men? On the duty here enjoined see the notes at 1 Corinthians 9:11-13. Cudworth. (I Cor. The New American Standard Bible’s word-for-word translation of Galatians 1:6–7 more clearly commu- ... For an online resource, consult William Barclay’s commentary on Galatians 2:4–5 at StudyLight.org. The duty of him who is instructed in the word is expressed by κοινωνείτω . Learn, 2. 4 Now I say, as long as the heir is a [] child, he does not differ at all from a slave, although he is [] owner of everything, 2 but he is under guardians and [] managers until the [] date set by the father. Galatians, the letter of christian liberty, free commentary on galatians, free bible study on galatians, study about our christian liberty. He carefully linked one story into another and into another until the time was gone. Commentary on Galatians 5:13-15 (Read Galatians 5:13-15) The gospel is a doctrine according to godliness, 1 Timothy 6:3, and is so far from giving the least countenance to sin, that it lays us under the strongest obligation to avoid and subdue it. Mutual co-operation of teacher and Church in solemnly responsible and unwearied good-doing, —Co-operate, share with. (Starke.). Ибо какую плату воздадут они за бесценное сокровище вечной жизни, обретаемое через их проповедь? — to refuse an earthly recompense to those from whom we receive heavenly benefits! The word is used of giving and receiving material aid (Philemon 4:15): of moral or spiritual participation (Romans 15:27; 1 Timothy 5:22; 2 John 1:11): of participation in outward conditions (Hebrews 2:14): in sufferings (1 Peter 4:13). communicate unto him — “impart a share unto his teacher”: literally, “him that teacheth catechetically.”. 1. [19] Failure to understand this reference to the Christian duty of giving support of the gospel as pertaining to the Law of Christ led to the somewhat humorous exclamation of Ridderbos that "It is difficult to find the right connection between verse 6 and what precedes ..."[20] Of course, it connects with that Law of Christ which none of the commentators can see! The begging friars brought in their share. Евр. The church extended a call to the man offering him $20, 000 a year, a parsonage, and a large freezer that would never be empty. A man who sows wheat, shall reap wheat; he who sows barley, shall reap barley; he who sows cockle, shall reap cockle. Whether you are just beginning to read Scripture or have been studying the Bible daily, commentaries offer greater understanding with background information on authorship, history, setting, and theme of the Gospel. The article is wanting here; so that τὰ ἀγαθά, John 5:29, and τὸ ἀγαθόν in the following Galatians 6:10, are not adducible in proof. Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament, International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, John Etheridge Translation of the Peshitta, James Murdock Translation of the Peshitta. The teacher would not receive any settled and regular payment, but the scholar would make him presents—many of them, probably, in kind—so as to relieve him from the care of providing for his own livelihood, and so give him more leisure for his work of teaching. (Polyb. And for my part, if I were a minister, I would rather trust to the bowels of the billows to cast up a whale for me than to the generosity of many a country parish that I know. They wanted one who could visit a good deal, for their former minister had neglected that, and they wanted to bring that up. (1) Paul set a noble example of self-denial in supporting himself as a tent-maker, preaching the gospel by day and working at his trade by night! Those who keep this great truth constantly before their eyes will redeem every hour and use every opportunity to do good. I opted to repair the car myself. Это он сделал тем охотнее, что вел речь не о своем личном деле, а об общей пользе Церкви, отложив в сторону собственную выгоду. 2.42, 5; Plato, De Leg. It carries in itself its own exceeding great reward, for ‘it is more blessed to rive than to receive,’ and sows the seed for a rich harvest in heaven; while illiberality and stinginess belittles and beggars the man here, and lets him go empty on the great day of reward. Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things. This is also good for us, that are in the ministry, to know that we may not take our deserved recompense with uneasy conscience, as if we had no right to it. Here is a specific example of mutual burden-bearing. The objection raised against our interpretation (see Rückert, Usteri, Hilgenfeld, Wieseler), that it is difficult to see why this particular relation of disciple and teacher should be brought into prominence, is obviated by the consideration that this very relation had been much disturbed among the Galatians by the influence of the pseudo-apostles (Galatians 4:17), and this disturbance could not but be in the highest degree an obstacle to the success of their common moral effort and life. I once sat and listened to a man that read a verse and said he was using it for a jumping off point. Galatians 6:6. 2. Learn, 4. I would not want to discredit Wittenberg as Paul discredited the Corinthians by urging them at such length to contribute to the relief of the poor. He saw that the ministers of the word were neglected, because the word itself was despised; for if the word be truly esteemed, its ministers will always receive kind and honorable treatment. Comp. From the idea of carrying common burdens upon common shoulders, between Church brethren, the apostle passes to a common co-operation between teachers, preachers, and people in all good doings. Only by exception he received contributions from his beloved Philippians. Но мир уже давно вел и сегодня ведет себя таким образом: щедро одаривает служителей сатаны, а благочестивых пасторов едва совсем не лишает средств к существованию. This is a useful arrangement also. Ministers are God’s soldiers, and should not go a warfare at their own cost; the Lord’s labourers, and therefore worthy of their hire; the Lord’s shepherds, and thereforeworthy the milk of the flock (see also Deuteronomy 25:4; cf. When I elaborated my beliefs on this subject one of the women said after the message, "Well, if you really believe that we just won"t pay you any more." Mem. It is somewhat difficult to trace the connection; but it seems to be suggested by the last verse. Итак, насколько того требует необходимость, пусть верные делятся всем своим с благочестивыми и святыми учителями. 1 Corinthians 9:9-10; 1 Timothy 5:17). Luke 1:53. We have come to understand why it is so necessary to repeat the admonition of this verse. This shewed the basest ingratitude. or for ἐν (= ב, according to Sprachl. It is also found with the dative of person, the thing being governed as here by ἐν, or by εἰς, as in Philippians 4:15. communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things. xxxi. Huxtable noted that this exhortation to "liberality toward our teachers is perfectly germane to the preceding topics of sharing one another's loads, and so carrying our own pack. Remember that you can't ignore God and get away with it. Not too narrow, because moral fellowship in Christian church-life finds its most effective lever in the fact that learner and teacher go hand in hand in all that is good. According to the above verse, he has the ability to make "impossible" things possible. Let such laymen as by the impropriations take away the vicar's bread, and such clergy men as eat the sweat of their curates' brow, consider how they will answer it at the bar of God. “Rejoice in the Lord always; again, I will say, (Thoreau. τ. The idea is that the one who is being taught ought to support the one who is teaching him. It seems to be a by-product of the Gospel that nobody wants to contribute to the maintenance of the Gospel ministry. All good things may imply, not only maintenance and subsistence, but likewise other branches of benevolence and respect. Galatians 6:6. After all, is it not simply just? On the plural τὰ ἀγαθά, as applied to moral good, comp. See also Bagge, Gwynne, Schmoller. But let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things. κοινωνέω, just in the same way as the Latin participo, includes the idea both of receiving and giving a share; here, the idea is of giving, as in Philippians 4:15, very elegantly.— ἐν πᾶσιν ἀγαθοῖς, in all good things) in every kind of resources, as the occasion may require [as the case may be]. Marcion (in Jerome), Hennike, Matthies, Meyer, Schott, Trana, Jatho, Sardinoux, and Keerl understand it of spiritual things; Vömel supplying this contrast-in allem Guten, nicht in Irrlehren. In the connection in which it stands, it seems to refer to the support of the ministers of the gospel; and Paul introduces the general principle, that as a man sows he will reap, to show them what will be the effect of a liberal and proper use of their property. Under this designation the Papal system supports idle bellies of dumb men, and fierce wild beasts, who have nothing in common with the doctrine of Christ. 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