Galatians 1:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Galatians 1:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Galatians 1:17 is a verse from the book of Galatians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto Da..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Galatians 1:17 — KJV
“Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus.”
— Galatians 1:17 (KJV)
Galatians 1:17 in Context — About the Book of Galatians
Galatians is Paul's fiery defense of freedom — no angel, apostle, or law-keeping can add to the finished work of Christ. It gives us the fruit of the Spirit, crucifixion with Christ, and the rallying cry of every recovered legalist: it is for freedom that Christ has set us free.
Cross-References for Galatians 1:17
“Therefore the five kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, the king of Eglon, gathered themselves together, and went up, they and all their hosts, and encamped before Gibeon, and made war against it.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 1:17: went, jerusalem, before
“And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled, then fled they also before Abishai, and entered into the city. So Joab returned from the children of Ammon, and came to Jerusalem.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 1:17: jerusalem, before, into
“And Gehazi passed on before them, and laid the staff upon the face of the child; but there was neither voice, nor hearing. Wherefore he went again to meet him, and told him, saying, The child is not awaked. hearing: Heb. attention”
Shares key themes with Galatians 1:17: neither, went, before
“And Jehoshaphat dwelt at Jerusalem: and he went out again through the people from Beersheba to mount Ephraim, and brought them back unto the LORD God of their fathers. he went...: Heb. he returned and went out”
Shares key themes with Galatians 1:17: went, jerusalem, returned
“Then the king returned out of the palace garden into the place of the banquet of wine; and Haman was fallen upon the bed whereon Esther was. Then said the king, Will he force the queen also before me in the house? As the word went out of the king's mouth, they covered Haman's face. before me: Heb. with me”
Shares key themes with Galatians 1:17: went, before, into
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