Galatians 1:3 Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ, Here is the salutation, wherein he wishes them God's gracious favour and goodwill, whereby He is well-pleased with the elect, in and for Christ (Romans 3:24), and peace; i.e. — 1. Peace of conscience, and with God (Romans 5:1). 2. Peace with the creatures, as with the angels (Colossians 1:20); with the godly (Isaiah 11:9); with ourselves, all within us being conformed to the rule of the renewed mind (Romans 8:1); and in some respects with our enemies (Proverbs 16:7); and with the beasts of the field (Hosea 2:18). 3. Prosperity and good success (Psalm 122:7). All which he seeks from God the Father as the fountain of grace, and from Jesus Christ as the conduit or pipe to convey grace from the Father unto us (John 1:16). (James Fergusson.) Parallel Verses KJV: Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ,WEB: Grace to you and peace from God the Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, |
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