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Tyndale Open Study Notes on Galatians 1:3

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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Modern study notes
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1:3-5 Paul followed the usual practice for first-century letters, including this greeting and wish of well-being as well as introducing the main topic, the Good News. 1:3 May God . . . give you grace and peace: This typical greeting by Paul (see also study note on 1 Cor 1:3) uses elements of Greek and Hebrew greetings: “grace” (Greek charis), is similar to “greetings” (Greek chairein); “peace” mirrors Hebrew shalom. Thus Paul included both Jewish and Gentile Christians (cp. Gal 3:28). The Galatians were at risk of losing God’s grace and peace (3:1-4; 5:1-4).
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