1. Galatians 5:7 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

What does it mean for the Galatians to have been running well ("running a good race," NIV)?

Galatians 5:7 (ESV)

7 You were running well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth?

With the term running well (or running a good race, NIV) Paul affirms that the Galatians had initially responded well to the gospel by accepting it and trusting in Christ.1