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Gal 3:3. Οὕτως ἀνόητοι, so foolish) οὕτως, makes an [Epitasis] emphatic addition [in Gal 3:1 it was merely ἀνόητοι]; you not only neglect the evangelical portraiture of Christ [referring to προεγραφη, Gal 3:1], but also the gift of the Spirit, which came much more under your notice; see at 1Co 1:6.-ἐναρξάμενοι, having begun) The progress corresponds to the commencement. There is no second [subsequent] justification given by the works of the law.-νῦν, now) Whereas having left the flesh, you ought to have become more and more spiritual.-σαρκὶ), in the flesh) Heb 9:10. [Php 3:2; Rom 2:28]. No doubt the Galatians thought that they were going more deeply into the Spirit. The flesh may be easily taken for the Spirit, even by those who have made progress, unless they continue to maintain a pure faith.-ἐπιτελεῖσθε, are you consummated [made perfect?]) when verging to [aiming at] the end [τέλος, contained in ἐπιτελεῖσθε, the end or consummation], you follow the flesh. All things are estimated by the end and issue.