Galatians 3:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Galatians 3:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Galatians 3:6 is a verse from the book of Galatians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness. accounted: or, imputed" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Galatians 3:6 — KJV
“Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness. accounted: or, imputed”
— Galatians 3:6 (KJV)
Galatians 3:6 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 3:6
“And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 3:6: abraham, believed, god
“For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 3:6: abraham, believed, god
“Not for thy righteousness, or for the uprightness of thine heart, dost thou go to possess their land: but for the wickedness of these nations the LORD thy God doth drive them out from before thee, and that he may perform the word which the LORD sware unto thy fathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 3:6: abraham, god, righteousness
“And Joshua said unto all the people, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Your fathers dwelt on the other side of the flood in old time, even Terah, the father of Abraham, and the father of Nachor: and they served other gods.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 3:6: even, abraham, god
“And it came to pass at the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, let it be known this day that thou art God in Israel, and that I am thy servant, and that I have done all these things at thy word.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 3:6: even, abraham, god
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