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What the Fathers say
Eastern Fathers
Theophylact of Ohrid
I know of no other reason for the enmity, he says, except that I told you the truth and exposed those who were in error regarding the dogmas. But for this you ought rather to love me even more, as one who has fulfilled the duty of a guardian.
Oecumenius
"So I have become your enemy." Elsewhere, he says, I do not know any cause for enmity other than that I deliver to you truths and teachings that lead to salvation, by which it would even have been fitting for you to increase your love toward me.
Clement of Alexandria
Wherefore the apostle himself also in every case uses stringent language to the Churches, after the Lord's example; and conscious of his own boldness, and of the weakness of his hearers, he says to the Galatians: "Am I your enemy, because I tell you the truth?" Thus also people in health do not require a physician, do not require him as long as they are strong; but those who are ill need his skill. …
Western Saints
Thomas Aquinas
Then when he says: "Am I then become your enemy, because I tell you the truth?", he states the cause of a supposed hatred. First, the cause on the part of the Apostle; Secondly, on the part of the false brethren (v. 17). He says therefore: If you have done me so much good, are you to believe that "I am become your enemy because I tell you the truth?" The word "enemy" used here can be interpreted in two ways: in one way as meaning that he hates them; in this case the interpretation is "have I become your enemy," i.e., hate you? …
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