# Connecting Statement: Paul gives his reason for writing this letter: he reminds them to continue to understand the gospel. # I am amazed "I am surprised" or "I am shocked." Paul was disappointed that they were doing this. # you are turning away so quickly from him ... to a different gospel Possible meanings are 1) "you have so quickly stopped trusting in him" or 2) "you have so quickly stopped being loyal to him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) # him who called you "God, who called you" # called Here this means God has appointed or chosen people to be his children, to serve him, and to proclaim his message of salvation through Jesus. # by the grace of Christ "because of Christ's grace" or "because of Christ's gracious sacrifice" # you are turning to a different gospel "you are believing a different gospel" # men "people"