Galatians 3:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Galatians 3:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Galatians 3:5 is a verse from the book of Galatians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles among you, doeth he it by the works of the law, or..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Galatians 3:5 — KJV
“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?”
— Galatians 3:5 (KJV)
Galatians 3:5 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 3:5
“This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?”
Shares key themes with Galatians 3:5: spirit, works, law
“Ye shall keep the sabbath therefore; for it is holy unto you: every one that defileth it shall surely be put to death: for whosoever doeth any work therein, that soul shall be cut off from among his people.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 3:5: therefore, among, doeth
“Then Ahimelech answered the king, and said, And who is so faithful among all thy servants as David, which is the king's son in law, and goeth at thy bidding, and is honourable in thine house?”
Shares key themes with Galatians 3:5: among, law, faith
“And Haman said unto king Ahasuerus, There is a certain people scattered abroad and dispersed among the people in all the provinces of thy kingdom; and their laws are diverse from all people; neither keep they the king's laws: therefore it is not for the king's profit to suffer them. for the...: Heb. meet or, equal, etc”
Shares key themes with Galatians 3:5: therefore, among, law
“Therefore hath the LORD watched upon the evil, and brought it upon us: for the LORD our God is righteous in all his works which he doeth: for we obeyed not his voice.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 3:5: therefore, doeth, works
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