Galatians 5:10

Confidence in you. The course of apostasy in Galatia, though alarming, was not yet complete (see on chs. 1:7; 3:10; 4:10; 5:3). Paul is confident that the majority, at least, will recognize their mistake and not be led astray (cf. 2 Cor. 2:3; 7:16; 8:22). This expression of confidence reflects good judgment on Paul’s part, as a church leader, for confidence inspires confidence and stimulates to action. Leadership must ever sound a note of hope and courage, even under severe trial.

None otherwise minded. That is, that they will have a mind to accept Paul’s counsel and heed his warning (see on vs. 1-6). Paul tactfully avoids attempting to coerce his readers into believing as he does. He sets forth the facts in an honest, logical way and calls upon them to make their own decisions in the light of the evidence presented. He hopes for unity in the Galatian church, and since the only reasonable course to follow is the one he advocates, he believes they will see as he does. He commends them in advance for their good judgment.

He that troubleth. See on ch. 1:7. The Galatians are wavering, apparently in a state of uncertainty and perplexity. More than one person was responsible for the defection in Galatia (chs. 1:7; 4:17). By the singular pronoun “he” Paul may not refer to any particular leader, but to each teacher of heresy individually, or the “he” may reflect the fact that only a few were responsible for troubling the church.

Judgment. Gr. krima, the “sentence” imposed. Those who were subverting the Galatian churches would have to answer before God for their reprehensible course of action and accept the punishment He was sure to impose upon them (see Acts 17:31; Rom. 14:10; 2 Cor. 5:10). Paul believes in the triumph of truth and justice, and that nothing can hinder the onward march of the gospel (see 2 Cor. 13:8; Phil. 1:12).