Galatians 2:11
Context2:11 But when Cephas 1 came to Antioch, 2 I opposed him to his face, because he had clearly done wrong. 3
Galatians 4:6
Context4:6 And because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, who calls 4 “Abba! 5 Father!”
Galatians 4:13
Context4:13 But you know it was because of a physical illness that I first proclaimed the gospel to you,
Galatians 4:20
Context4:20 I wish I could be with you now and change my tone of voice, 6 because I am perplexed about you.
1 sn Cephas. This individual is generally identified with the Apostle Peter (L&N 93.211).
2 map For location see JP1 F2; JP2 F2; JP3 F2; JP4 F2.
3 tn Grk “because he stood condemned.”
4 tn Grk “calling.” The participle is neuter indicating that the Spirit is the one who calls.
5 tn The term “Abba” is the Greek transliteration of the Aramaic אַבָּא (’abba’), literally meaning “my father” but taken over simply as “father,” used in prayer and in the family circle, and later taken over by the early Greek-speaking Christians (BDAG 1 s.v. ἀββα).
6 tn Grk “voice” or “tone.” The contemporary English expression “tone of voice” is a good approximation to the meaning here.