Galatians 3:20
Context3:20 Now an intermediary is not for one party alone, but God is one. 1
Galatians 4:13
Context4:13 But you know it was because of a physical illness that I first proclaimed the gospel to you,
Galatians 5:7
Context5:7 You were running well; who prevented you from obeying 2 the truth?


[3:20] 1 tn The meaning of this verse is disputed. According to BDAG 634 s.v. μεσίτης, “It prob. means that the activity of an intermediary implies the existence of more than one party, and hence may be unsatisfactory because it must result in a compromise. The presence of an intermediary would prevent attainment, without any impediment, of the purpose of the εἶς θεός in giving the law.” See also A. Oepke, TDNT 4:598-624, esp. 618-19.
[5:7] 2 tn Or “following.” BDAG 792 s.v. πείθω 3.b states, “obey, follow w. dat. of the pers. or thing…Gal 3:1 v.l.; 5:7.”