Commentary on Galatians

Gregory of Nyssa (335–394)

Since we must also ascertain how it is possible to become a "pillar," so that we too may become worthy of this calling, we ought to hear this again from the dictum of the apostle Paul, who says that the pillar is "the foundation of truth."

"Rejoicing in these lacerations," Paul says, "I bear the marks of Christ in my own body." He readily yields to his weakness in all these misfortunes, through which the power of Christ is being perfected in virtue.

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