Galatians 2:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Galatians 2:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Galatians 2:16 is a verse from the book of Galatians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Galatians 2:16 — KJV
“Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.”
— Galatians 2:16 (KJV)
Galatians 2:16 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 2:16
“Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 2:16: justified, law, faith
“Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:”
Shares key themes with Galatians 2:16: faith, jesus, christ
“Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:”
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“That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.”
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“I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 2:16: law, jesus, christ
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