Galatians 1:9
Galatians 1:9 Meaning and Explanation
“As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.”
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Read Full Chapter →Paul repeats the warning: anyone preaching a gospel contrary to what they received is to be accursed.
What Does Galatians 1:9 Mean?
He says it twice so no one can mistake it. This is not a flash of temper but a settled conviction, stated calmly and then stated again. The repetition turns a warning into a solemn rule.
The standard is 'what ye have received.' The Galatians already possessed the true gospel; they did not need an upgrade. Any new teaching that contradicts the message that first saved them carries not a blessing but a curse. Paul will accept no rival to the cross.
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What does Galatians 1:9 mean?
Paul repeats the warning: anyone preaching a gospel contrary to what they received is to be accursed.