Gal 6:14 | RWP | e4.org | Far be it from me ( εμο μη γενοιτο ). Second aorist middle optative of γινομα in a negative ( μη ) wish about the future with dative case: "May it not happen to me." See . The infinitive καυχασθα (to glory) is the subject of γενοιτο as is common in the LXX, though not elsewhere in the N.T. Hath been crucified unto me ( εμο εσταυρωτα ). Perfect passive indicative of σταυροω , stands crucified, with the ethical dative again ( εμο ). This is one of the great sayings of Paul concerning his relation to Christ and the world in contrast with the Judaizers. Cf. .; ; .; .; ; .; ; . World ( κοσμος ) has no article, but is definite as in . Paul's old world of Jewish descent and environment is dead to him ( .).

‏ Galatians 6:14

Far be it from me ( εμο μη γενοιτο ). Second aorist middle optative of γινομα in a negative ( μη ) wish about the future with dative case: "May it not happen to me." See 2:17. The infinitive καυχασθα (to glory) is the subject of γενοιτο as is common in the LXX, though not elsewhere in the N.T.

Hath been crucified unto me ( εμο εσταυρωτα ). Perfect passive indicative of σταυροω, stands crucified, with the ethical dative again ( εμο ). This is one of the great sayings of Paul concerning his relation to Christ and the world in contrast with the Judaizers. Cf. 2:19f.; 3:13; 4:4f.; 1Co 1:23f.; Ro 1:16; 3:21ff.; 4:25; 5:18.

World ( κοσμος ) has no article, but is definite as in 2Co 5:19. Paul's old world of Jewish descent and environment is dead to him (Php 3:3f.).