A little leaven] It would seem that only a few of the Galatian converts were affected by the false teaching; but their influence would soon prove farreaching and pernicious: cp. 1 Corinthians 15:33; Leaven is always used in NT. as a symbol of influence. Our Lord uses it to illustrate the influence of the kingdom of God (Mark 8:15 and parallels). St. Paul uses it to describe the penetrating and poisonous power of evil influence: cp. 1 Corinthians 5:6; 1 Corinthians 5:8.

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