Galatians 1:8

Yet even if we – or if an angel from heaven were to tell you any other ‘good news’ than that which we told you, may he be accursed!

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In The King James Version

But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.

In Context

7which is really no good news at all. But then, I know that there are people who are harassing you, and who want to pervert the good news of the Christ.

9We have said it before, and I repeat it now – If anyone tells you a ‘good news’ other than that which you received, may he be accursed!

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Cross References

Matthew 25:41Then he will say to those on his left ‘Go from my presence, accursed, into the permanent fire which has been prepared for the devil and his angels.

Acts 23:14and they went to the chief priests and the elders, and said, “We have taken a solemn oath not to touch food until we have killed Paul.

1 Corinthians 12:3Therefore I tell you plainly that no one who speaks under the influence of the Spirit of God says ‘JESUS IS ACCURSED,’ and that no one can say ‘JESUS IS LORD,’ except under the influence of the Holy Spirit.

2 Corinthians 11:13Such people are false apostles, treacherous workers, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ!

Matthew Henry on Galatians 1:7-10

The Apostle's Concern at Their Defection. ( a. d. 56.) 6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: 7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. 9 As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received,… Read the whole commentary →

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