Galatians 2:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Galatians 2:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Galatians 2:18 is a verse from the book of Galatians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For if I build again the things which I destroyed, I make myself a transgressor." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Galatians 2:18 — KJV
“For if I build again the things which I destroyed, I make myself a transgressor.”
— Galatians 2:18 (KJV)
Galatians 2:18 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 2:18
“And Jacob said to Simeon and Levi, Ye have troubled me to make me to stink among the inhabitants of the land, among the Canaanites and the Perizzites: and I being few in number, they shall gather themselves together against me, and slay me; and I shall be destroyed, I and my house.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 2:18: again, destroyed, make
“Only the trees which thou knowest that they be not trees for meat, thou shalt destroy and cut them down; and thou shalt build bulwarks against the city that maketh war with thee, until it be subdued. it...: Heb. it come down”
Shares key themes with Galatians 2:18: build, again, make
“Therefore shalt thou serve thine enemies which the LORD shall send against thee, in hunger, and in thirst, and in nakedness, and in want of all things: and he shall put a yoke of iron upon thy neck, until he have destroyed thee.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 2:18: again, things, destroyed
“In that day I will perform against Eli all things which I have spoken concerning his house: when I begin, I will also make an end. when...: Heb. beginning and ending”
Shares key themes with Galatians 2:18: again, things, make
“For thou writest bitter things against me, and makest me to possess the iniquities of my youth.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 2:18: again, things, make
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