King James Bible
"I have confidence in you through the Lord, that ye will be none otherwise minded: but he that troubleth you shall bear his judgment, whosoever he be."
Paul expresses trust in the Galatians' spiritual discernment, grounded not in human reliability but in the Lord's work within them. This confidence reflects his pastoral hope that divine grace will prevail over the false teaching threatening the church. Paul expects the Galatians to ultimately reject the legalistic gospel of the Judaizers and remain aligned with his teaching of justification by faith alone. The phrase reveals his optimism that truth will triumph despite current confusion. A stern warning shifts focus to the false teachers who are disturbing the church with requirements of circumcision and law-keeping. Paul assures that divine justice awaits these agitators, emphasizing the serious consequences of distorting the gospel. This phrase underscores that no one is exempt from judgment—regardless of status, reputation, or religious credentials. Paul's language suggests he may know the identity of the troublemaker but chooses to emphasize the universal principle that corrupting the gospel brings condemnation.