Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Galatians 1:4
4. Gave himself He was full owner of his own life: his death was a gift from him to us. So in Matthew 20:28; Mark 10:45; he gave his life as a ransom for many. Note, John 10:18. For The better reading περι instead of υπερ is, on account of concerning our sins. As Paul’s titling of himself asserts his apostleship, so this clause asserts the atonement for which his apostleship existed, and both which circumcision was crowding out. Present evil world This aeon, or time-world of sin,... read more
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Galatians 1:3
3. Grace Though Paul omits the compliment, he does not forget the benediction, brief and rapid though it be. Though he cannot speak the Galatians well, he can wish them well. And the blessings here wished, grace and peace, they much needed. read more