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Barnes' Notes on Galatians 3:27

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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For as many of you - Whether by nature Jews or Gentiles. As have been baptized into Christ - Or “unto” (εἰς eis) - the same preposition which in Galatians 3:24 is rendered unto) Christ. That is, they were baptized with reference to him, or receiving him as the Saviour; see this explained in the note at Romans 6:3. Have put on Christ - That is, they have put on his sentiments, opinions, characteristic traits, etc., as a man clothes himself. This language was common among the ancient writers; see it explained in the note at Romans 13:14. return to 'Top of Page'
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