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Book of Galatians - Chapter 3 - Verse 1

3:1
O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you?

Meaning

The verse "O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you?" found in the book of Galatians in the New Testament, serves as a rebuke to the Galatian Christians for their departure from the true Gospel. The apostle Paul uses strong language to express his disappointment and disbelief that the Galatians have strayed from the teachings of Jesus Christ, particularly regarding salvation through faith alone. The mention of being bewitched implies that the Galatians have been misled or deceived by false teachings, leading them away from the truth. Paul emphasizes that the crucifixion of Jesus Christ should have been a clear and compelling reminder of the Gospel message, and questions how they could have veered off course. This verse serves as a reminder to believers to stay vigilant and rooted in the true Gospel, avoiding the allure of false teachings that can lead them astray.

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