Galatians 5:12
Galatians 5:12 in Multiple Translations
As for those who are agitating you, I wish they would proceed to emasculate themselves!
I would they were even cut off which trouble you.
I would that they that unsettle you would even go beyond circumcision.
My desire is that they who give you trouble might even be cut off themselves.
If only those who are causing you trouble would go even further than circumcision and castrate themselves!
Would to God they were euen cut off, which doe disquiet you.
O that even they would cut themselves off who are unsettling you!
I wish that those who disturb you would cut themselves off.
I would they were even cut off who trouble you.
I would they were even cut off, who trouble you.
I would even wish that those who are disturbing you by insisting that men be circumcised would also emasculate [EUP] themselves, with the result that they would be expelled from your congregations!
Do you know what I think about those people that are getting you all mixed up? I wish they will cut their own bodies, not yours.
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Study Notes — Galatians 5:12
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Galatians 5:12
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Galatians 5:12
- Trapp's Commentary on Galatians 5:12
- Ellicott's Commentary on Galatians 5:12
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Galatians 5:12
- Cambridge Bible on Galatians 5:12
- Barnes' Notes on Galatians 5:12
- Whedon's Commentary on Galatians 5:12
- Sermons on Galatians 5:12
Context — Freedom in Christ
12As for those who are agitating you, I wish they would proceed to emasculate themselves!
13For you, brothers, were called to freedom; but do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh. Rather, serve one another in love. 14The entire law is fulfilled in a single decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 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 | 1 Corinthians 5:13 | God will judge those outside. “Expel the wicked man from among you.” |
| 3 | Titus 3:10 | Reject a divisive man after a first and second admonition, |
| 4 | Exodus 12:15 | For seven days you must eat unleavened bread. On the first day you are to remove the leaven from your houses. Whoever eats anything leavened from the first day through the seventh must be cut off from Israel. |
| 5 | Joshua 7:25 | “Why have you brought this trouble upon us?” said Joshua. “Today the LORD will bring trouble upon you!” And all Israel stoned him to death. Then they stoned the others and burned their bodies. |
| 6 | Exodus 30:33 | Anyone who mixes perfume like it or puts it on an outsider shall be cut off from his people.’” |
| 7 | Leviticus 22:3 | Tell them that for the generations to come, if any of their descendants in a state of uncleanness approaches the sacred offerings that the Israelites consecrate to the LORD, that person must be cut off from My presence. I am the LORD. |
| 8 | Genesis 17:14 | But if any male is not circumcised, he will be cut off from his people; he has broken My covenant.” |
| 9 | Galatians 2:4 | This issue arose because some false brothers had come in under false pretenses to spy on our freedom in Christ Jesus, in order to enslave us. |
| 10 | Joshua 7:12 | This is why the Israelites cannot stand against their enemies. They will turn their backs and run from their enemies, because they themselves have been set apart for destruction. I will no longer be with you unless you remove from among you whatever is devoted to destruction. |
Galatians 5:12 Summary
In this verse, Paul is expressing his strong feelings against those who are trying to confuse and mislead the Galatians about what it means to be a Christian. He wishes that they would stop causing trouble and realize the seriousness of their actions, as seen in other parts of the Bible like Deuteronomy 23:1. Paul wants the Galatians to know that they are free in Christ and don't need to follow human rules to be accepted by God (Galatians 5:13-14, Romans 6:14). He encourages them to use their freedom to serve and love one another, rather than trying to earn God's favor through their own efforts (Galatians 5:13, John 13:34).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Paul mean by wishing that those who are agitating the Galatians would emasculate themselves?
Paul is using a figure of speech to express his strong feelings against those who are troubling the Galatians, emphasizing the seriousness of their actions, as seen in Deuteronomy 23:1 and Isaiah 56:3-5, where emasculation is associated with being cut off from God's people.
Is Paul promoting violence or harm towards others?
No, Paul is not promoting violence, but rather using a rhetorical device to convey the severity of the situation, similar to Jesus' statement in Matthew 18:8-9, where He uses hyperbole to emphasize the importance of avoiding sin.
Who are the ones agitating the Galatians, and what is their goal?
The ones agitating the Galatians are likely the Judaizers, who are trying to persuade the Galatians to adopt Jewish customs and traditions, such as circumcision, in order to be truly Christian, as seen in Galatians 5:11 and Acts 15:1-5.
How does this verse relate to the overall message of Galatians?
This verse is part of Paul's argument against the Judaizers and their attempt to add human works to the gospel, emphasizing that salvation comes through faith in Christ alone, as seen in Galatians 2:16 and Ephesians 2:8-9.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I am being 'agitated' or pressured to compromise my faith, and how can I stand firm in the face of such pressures?
- How do I balance my desire to follow God's law with the freedom that I have in Christ, as seen in Galatians 5:13-14?
- In what ways can I serve others in love, as Paul encourages in Galatians 5:13, and how can I use my freedom to build up and edify others?
- What are some 'offenses of the cross' that I may be facing, and how can I trust God to help me navigate such challenges, as seen in Galatians 5:11?
Gill's Exposition on Galatians 5:12
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Galatians 5:12
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Galatians 5:12
Trapp's Commentary on Galatians 5:12
Ellicott's Commentary on Galatians 5:12
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Galatians 5:12
Cambridge Bible on Galatians 5:12
Barnes' Notes on Galatians 5:12
Whedon's Commentary on Galatians 5:12
Sermons on Galatians 5:12
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Die Feinde Des Evangeliums Sollen Abgeschnitten Werden (German) by Richard Wurmbrand | In this sermon, a young man shares his personal testimony of being freed from prison and his desire for forgiveness from his father. He believes that if he sees white bags hanging |
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Of Church Discipline. by John Gill | John Gill emphasizes that church discipline is rooted in divine authority rather than human laws, asserting that Christ is the sole head and lawgiver of the church. He clarifies th |
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Bishop Wilson's Meditations on His Sacred Office, No. 5.-- Thursday--(Continued) by J.H. Newman | J.H. Newman preaches on the importance of Church discipline, emphasizing the authority given by Jesus Christ to His ministers to judge and discipline according to His Word. Excommu |
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I Marvel. by Martin Luther | Martin Luther preaches on Paul's patient and loving approach towards the seduced Galatians, excusing their error like a father and reproving them with motherly affection. He expres |
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Homily 29 on Romans by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches about the importance of being full of goodness, knowledge, and the ability to admonish one another, highlighting the need to avoid conceit and judgment tow |
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Studies in 1 Corinthians-05 1 Cor 5:8-13 by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the preacher introduces a chorus that the congregation has previously learned and liked. The chorus emphasizes the belief in God's guidance and trust in Him during |
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Our Firm Foundation by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the current state of believers and compares it to the time of the Apostle Paul. He emphasizes that many people claim to be pious but lack tru |







