Galatians 3:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Galatians 3:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Galatians 3:12 is a verse from the book of Galatians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Galatians 3:12 — KJV
“And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them.”
— Galatians 3:12 (KJV)
Galatians 3:12 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 3:12
“Again, when the wicked man turneth away from his wickedness that he hath committed, and doeth that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 3:12: law, doeth, live
“For Moses describeth the righteousness which is of the law, That the man which doeth those things shall live by them.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 3:12: law, doeth, live
“He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles among you, doeth he it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?”
Shares key themes with Galatians 3:12: law, faith, doeth
“And Moses went and returned to Jethro his father in law, and said unto him, Let me go, I pray thee, and return unto my brethren which are in Egypt, and see whether they be yet alive. And Jethro said to Moses, Go in peace. Jethro: Heb. Jether”
Shares key themes with Galatians 3:12: law, live
“And Moses told his father in law all that the LORD had done unto Pharaoh and to the Egyptians for Israel's sake, and all the travail that had come upon them by the way, and how the LORD delivered them. come...: Heb. found them”
Shares key themes with Galatians 3:12: law, live
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