Cross-References and Text Notes
Galatians 1
1 1:2 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family; also in verse 11; and in 3:15; 4:12,28,31; 5:11,13; 6:1,18.
2 1:18 That is, Peter
Galatians 2
1 2:7 That is, Gentiles
4 2:16 Or but through the faithfulness of . . . justified on the basis of the faithfulness of
Galatians 3
1 3:3 In contexts like this, the Greek word for flesh (sarx) refers to the sinful state of human beings, often presented as a power in opposition to the Spirit.
2 3:4 Or suffered
5 3:10 Deut. 27:26
8 3:13 Deut. 21:23
10 3:22,23 Or through the faithfulness of Jesus . . . 23Before faith came
Galatians 4
1 4:3 Or under the basic principles
2 4:5 The Greek word for adoption to sonship is a legal term referring to the full legal standing of an adopted male heir in Roman culture.
3 4:6 Aramaic for Father
4 4:9 Or principles
5 4:27 Isaiah 54:1
6 4:30 Gen. 21:10
Galatians 5
1 5:13 In contexts like this, the Greek word for flesh (sarx) refers to the sinful state of human beings, often presented as a power in opposition to the Spirit; also in verses 16,17,19 and 24; and in 6:8.
2 5:14 Lev. 19:18
3 5:17 Or you do not do what
Galatians 6