Galatians 2:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Galatians 2:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Galatians 2:19 is a verse from the book of Galatians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For I through the law am dead to the law, that I might live unto God." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Galatians 2:19 — KJV
“For I through the law am dead to the law, that I might live unto God.”
— Galatians 2:19 (KJV)
Galatians 2:19 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 2:19
“And his daughter in law, Phinehas' wife, was with child, near to be delivered: and when she heard the tidings that the ark of God was taken, and that her father in law and her husband were dead, she bowed herself and travailed; for her pains came upon her. be delivered: or, cry out came: Heb. were turned”
Shares key themes with Galatians 2:19: law, dead, live
“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 2:19: through, dead, live
“For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 2:19: dead, might, live
“In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 2:19: through, might, live
“And Abraham said unto God, O that Ishmael might live before thee!”
Shares key themes with Galatians 2:19: might, live, god
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