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Galatians 1:7
which is not even a gospel. Evidently some people are troubling you and trying to distort the gospel of Christ.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses the Galatian churches to confront their rapid departure from Christ’s grace toward a modified message. He issues this warning immediately after noting in the preceding verse that they have turned to a “different gospel.”
The words — The Greek οὐκ ἔστιν ἄλλο (ouk estin allo) literally means “there is no other,” while τινὲς (tines) identifies the agitators simply as “some [people].”
The thread — This warning against modified messages aligns with Paul’s later command to avoid those who create divisions contrary to apostolic teaching (Romans 16:17) and his reference to unauthorized agitators who unsettled believers (Acts 15:24).
Why it lands — The text requires readers to reject any teaching that alters Christ’s gospel, demanding immediate discernment between the original apostolic message and human additions.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.
Cross-references
- Acts 15:24 It has come to our attention that some went out from us without our authorization and unsettled you, troubling your minds by what they said.
- Romans 16:17 Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them.
- Galatians 5:10 I am confident in the Lord that you will take no other view. The one who is troubling you will bear the judgment, whoever he may be.
- 2 Corinthians 11:13 For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ.
- Acts 15:1 Then some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.”
- 2 Corinthians 2:17 For we are not like so many others, who peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as men sent from God.
- Galatians 5:12 As for those who are agitating you, I wish they would proceed to emasculate themselves!
- 2 Timothy 4:3 For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires.
- 1 John 4:1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.
- 2 John 1:10 If anyone comes to you but does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your home or even greet him.