Galatians 4:12-20

Personal Appeal

The Apostle now makes a personal appeal, marked by deep affection and earnestness. "Brethren, I beseech you, become as I am, free yourselves from the trammels of the ceremonial law and of the Judaizing teachers, for I became as you were. To you who were Gentiles and -without law, I became as without law" (1 Corinthians 9:21) that I might gain you to Christ. Copy then my example".

for I am Better, I became as you. I gave up much that was dear to me for your sake.

ye have not injured me at all The exact meaning of these words is doubtful. Perhaps we should refer them to what immediately precedes. -I ask you nowto make a return for my self-sacrifice. I am not complaining of your conduct in past time. Thatwas deserving of praise, not of reproach".