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Gálatas 5

Epiphanius of Salamis · Comentário Patrístico (catena)

Gálatas 5:3

When he says "bound," he is no longer speaking of the law as something unworthy but of a heavy burden which can be made lighter. There is one Lord, who is able to make it either heavy or light according to the choice of those who have not refused to accept salvation through his grace through his appearance in the flesh. — PANARION 42.12.3, THIRD REFUTATION OF MARCION

Gálatas 5:14

What need is there for the holy apostle to make use of the law, if the new covenant is foreign to the old legislation? He wants to show both covenants are from the one Lord. They are best perceived as sharing the same intent. The fulfillment of the law is through the love of one's neighbor, because love is that which effects the perfect good. He therefore says that love is the fulfilling of the law. — PANARION 42.12.3, FIFTH REFUTATION OF MARCION

Gálatas 5:24

If those who are Christ's have crucified the flesh, it is therefore clear that the slaves of Christ have presented their flesh in purity along with its desires and passions. They are participating in Christ, thus acknowledging that he crucified the flesh. That is why the faithful, thinking the same thoughts as their Lord, have crucified the flesh. And if believers have crucified the flesh it is unthinkable that those who suffered on Christ's behalf should not be reigning with him. — PANARION 42.12.3, SEVENTH REFUTATION OF MARCION