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Gal 4:12. Γίνεσθε, be ye) He suddenly lays aside τοὺς λόγους, the arguments suited for instruction, and has recourse to ἤθη καὶ πάθη, arguments that are calculated to conciliate and move, Gal 4:11-20 : of which whoever has not the ready command (and no carnal man has it), is not a perfect teacher. It is in this respect especially that the tenderest affection of the apostle humbly bent itself to the Galatians.-ὡς ἐγὼ, as I) Brotherly (referring to ‘Brethren’) harmony of minds has the effect of causing the things which are taught to be the more readily received; 2Co 6:13. He says therefore, “Join yourselves with me in my feeling towards Christ.” The particle ὡς, as, denotes the closest union, 1Ki 22:4.-κᾳγὼ, I also) viz. am.-ὡς ὑμεῖς, as you) I consider your loss as my own.-δέομαι ὑμῶν) I beseech you, that you may think as I do.-οὐδέν με ἠδικήσατε, ye have injured me in nothing) He who offends another, or thinks that he is offended, stands aloof from him; but this is not your case. Some will say, Had they not offended Paul, by rendering his labour among them almost vain? Gal 4:11. Paul answers: I have pardoned this, I do not recall it to my mind. There is at the same time a Meiosis [or Litotes, less expressed than is intended to be understood], i.e. you have embraced me with the kindest affection, Gal 4:14-15.