15.How did the people of Galatia react to the fact that Paul was suffering from a bodily ailment?

They received Paul as an angel of God, as Christ Himself. They did not despise him or reject him with contempt because of this condition.

Whatever type of physical affliction Paul was enduring, it must have been obvious and disgusting in appearance. Some scholars have suggested an eye infection that resulted in a repulsive appearance.

This verse provides a good balance to those who are teaching that unless we receive Divine healing immediately we are sinning and coming short of the Glory of God. The righteous suffer many afflictions. The prophet Elisha died of a sickness. In the Lord’s time He delivers the righteous from all afflictions. Meanwhile, we are to keep seeking the Kingdom of God, and we are to pursue our ministry, as God enables.