Galatians 2:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Galatians 2:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Galatians 2:4 is a verse from the book of Galatians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And that because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily to spy out our liberty which we have in Chri..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Galatians 2:4 — KJV
“And that because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage:”
— Galatians 2:4 (KJV)
Galatians 2:4 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 2:4
“Yet now our flesh is as the flesh of our brethren, our children as their children: and, lo, we bring into bondage our sons and our daughters to be servants, and some of our daughters are brought unto bondage already: neither is it in our power to redeem them; for other men have our lands and vineyards.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 2:4: brethren, brought, bring
“And when they could not find by what way they might bring him in because of the multitude, they went upon the housetop, and let him down through the tiling with his couch into the midst before Jesus.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 2:4: because, jesus, might
“And it came to pass on the morrow, that Balak took Balaam, and brought him up into the high places of Baal, that thence he might see the utmost part of the people.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 2:4: brought, came, might
“Lest the land whence thou broughtest us out say, Because the LORD was not able to bring them into the land which he promised them, and because he hated them, he hath brought them out to slay them in the wilderness.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 2:4: because, brought, bring
“But Amaziah would not hear; for it came of God, that he might deliver them into the hand of their enemies, because they sought after the gods of Edom.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 2:4: because, came, might
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