James Fergusson. Galatians 1:3 Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ, 1. God's gracious favour and goodwill is to be sought by us in the first place, whether for ourselves (Psalm 4:6) or others. All things are mercy to the man who has obtained that mercy. 2. Peace also is to be sought — after grace, not before it. Peace without grace is no peace (Isaiah 57:21). 3. Grace and peace are such as we cannot acquire unto ourselves by our own industry or pains: they come from God, are to be sought from Him, and His blessing is more to be depended upon for attaining of anything which comes under the compass of grace and peace, than our own wisdom, industry, or diligence. 4. Whatever favour we seek from God, we are to seek it also from Jesus Christ as mediator; for He has purchased it (Ephesians 1:7). He is appointed Lord of His own purchase, and there is no coming to, or meeting with, the Father but in Him (John 14:6). 5. They to whom grace and peace belong, are such as acknowledge Jesus for their Lord to command and rule them, and do yield subjection to Him in their heart and life. (James Fergusson. .) Parallel Verses KJV: Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ,WEB: Grace to you and peace from God the Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, |
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