Galatians 3:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Galatians 3:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Galatians 3:21 is a verse from the book of Galatians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Galatians 3:21 — KJV
“Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law.”
— Galatians 3:21 (KJV)
Galatians 3:21 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 3:21
“Likewise when the LORD sent you from Kadeshbarnea, saying, Go up and possess the land which I have given you; then ye rebelled against the commandment of the LORD your God, and ye believed him not, nor hearkened to his voice.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 3:21: then, against, god
“God forbid that we should rebel against the LORD, and turn this day from following the LORD, to build an altar for burnt offerings, for meat offerings, or for sacrifices, beside the altar of the LORD our God that is before his tabernacle.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 3:21: against, god, forbid
“When ye have transgressed the covenant of the LORD your God, which he commanded you, and have gone and served other gods, and bowed yourselves to them; then shall the anger of the LORD be kindled against you, and ye shall perish quickly from off the good land which he hath given unto you.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 3:21: then, against, god
“Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way: in: Heb. from”
Shares key themes with Galatians 3:21: against, god, forbid
“And Saul said unto him, Why have ye conspired against me, thou and the son of Jesse, in that thou hast given him bread, and a sword, and hast enquired of God for him, that he should rise against me, to lie in wait, as at this day?”
Shares key themes with Galatians 3:21: against, god, given
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