Galatians 2:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Galatians 2:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Galatians 2:17 is a verse from the book of Galatians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But if, while we seek to be justified by Christ, we ourselves also are found sinners, is therefore Christ the minister o..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Galatians 2:17 — KJV
“But if, while we seek to be justified by Christ, we ourselves also are found sinners, is therefore Christ the minister of sin? God forbid.”
— Galatians 2:17 (KJV)
Galatians 2:17 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 2:17
“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 2:17: while, christ, sinners
“Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 2:17: christ, ourselves, also
“And God said unto him in a dream, Yea, I know that thou didst this in the integrity of thy heart; for I also withheld thee from sinning against me: therefore suffered I thee not to touch her.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 2:17: also, therefore, sin
“And Judah said, What shall we say unto my lord? what shall we speak? or how shall we clear ourselves? God hath found out the iniquity of thy servants: behold, we are my lord's servants, both we, and he also with whom the cup is found.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 2:17: ourselves, also, found
“Also we certify you, that touching any of the priests and Levites, singers, porters, Nethinims, or ministers of this house of God, it shall not be lawful to impose toll, tribute, or custom, upon them.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 2:17: also, minister, sin
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