Gal 5:23 | JFB | STEP | 23. temperance —The Greek root implies self-restraint as to one's desires and lusts. against such —not persons, but things, as in . no law —confirming , "Not under the law" ( ). The law itself commands love ( ); so far is it from being "against such."

Galatians 5:23

23. temperance—The Greek root implies self-restraint as to one's desires and lusts.

against such—not persons, but things, as in Ga 5:21.

no law—confirming Ga 5:18, "Not under the law" (1Ti 1:9, 10). The law itself commands love (Ga 5:14); so far is it from being "against such."