Galatians 5:10
I have confidence in you through the Lord, that ye will be none otherwise minded: but he that troubleth you shall bear his judgment, whosoever he be.
Original Language Analysis
πέποιθα
have confidence
G3982
πέποιθα
have confidence
Strong's:
G3982
Word #:
2 of 20
to convince (by argument, true or false); by analogy, to pacify or conciliate (by other fair means); reflexively or passively, to assent (to evidence
εἰς
in
G1519
εἰς
in
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
3 of 20
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
κυρίῳ
the Lord
G2962
κυρίῳ
the Lord
Strong's:
G2962
Word #:
6 of 20
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
ὅτι
that
G3754
ὅτι
that
Strong's:
G3754
Word #:
7 of 20
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
οὐδὲν
none
G3762
οὐδὲν
none
Strong's:
G3762
Word #:
8 of 20
not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e., none, nobody, nothing
φρονήσετε·
minded
G5426
φρονήσετε·
minded
Strong's:
G5426
Word #:
10 of 20
to exercise the mind, i.e., entertain or have a sentiment or opinion; by implication, to be (mentally) disposed (more or less earnestly in a certain d
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
11 of 20
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
βαστάσει
shall bear
G941
βαστάσει
shall bear
Strong's:
G941
Word #:
15 of 20
to lift, literally or figuratively (endure, declare, sustain, receive, etc.)
τὸ
G3588
τὸ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
16 of 20
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
κρίμα
his judgment
G2917
κρίμα
his judgment
Strong's:
G2917
Word #:
17 of 20
a decision (the function or the effect, for or against ("crime"))
Cross References
Galatians 5:12I would they were even cut off which trouble you.2 Corinthians 2:3And I wrote this same unto you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all.Galatians 1:7Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.Philippians 3:15Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you.Acts 15:24Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, Ye must be circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we gave no such commandment:1 Corinthians 5:5To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.1 Timothy 1:20Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.2 Corinthians 10:6And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.Galatians 2:6But of these who seemed to be somewhat, (whatsoever they were, it maketh no matter to me: God accepteth no man's person:) for they who seemed to be somewhat in conference added nothing to me:Galatians 2:4And that because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage:
Historical Context
Paul balances pastoral hope with prophetic warning. He believes the Galatians will ultimately return to sound doctrine, but pronounces judgment on the false teachers leading them astray. Teachers bear greater accountability (James 3:1). Those who corrupt the gospel—the most precious truth—face devastating judgment. This warns against treating doctrinal error lightly or tolerating false teachers in the name of niceness or tolerance. Love for truth and souls requires confronting and excluding those who pervert the gospel.
Questions for Reflection
- Paul has confidence that the Galatians will reject the false teachers—do you have similar confidence in your church to discern and reject error?
- The troubler 'shall bear his judgment, whosoever he be'—why does Paul emphasize that even influential false teachers face God's judgment?
- When should the church show patience toward confused believers versus severity toward those deliberately perverting the gospel?
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Analysis & Commentary
I have confidence in you through the Lord, that ye will be none otherwise minded: but he that troubleth you shall bear his judgment, whosoever he be. Despite rebuke, Paul expresses hope. "I have confidence in you" (egō pepoitha eis hymas, ἐγὼ πέποιθα εἰς ὑμᾶς)—I trust, have confidence regarding you. Perfect tense indicates settled confidence. "Through the Lord" (en kyriō, ἐν κυρίῳ)—in the Lord, grounded in the Lord's power, not their inherent stability. Paul's confidence rests on God's ability to preserve them, not their strength.
"That ye will be none otherwise minded" (hoti ouden allo phronēsete)—that you'll think nothing different, won't adopt contrary views. He trusts they'll reject the Judaizers. "But he that troubleth you" (ho de tarassōn hymas, ὁ δὲ ταράσσων ὑμᾶς)—the one disturbing, unsettling you. "Shall bear his judgment" (bastasei to krima, βαστάσει τὸ κρίμα)—will carry, bear God's judgment. "Whosoever he be" (hostis ean ē)—whoever he is, regardless of status or authority. Even if an apostle preached contrary gospel, he'd be accursed (1:8-9). False teachers face severe divine judgment for perverting the gospel and destroying souls.