Galatians 4:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Galatians 4:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Galatians 4:11 is a verse from the book of Galatians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon you labour in vain." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Galatians 4:11 — KJV
“I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon you labour in vain.”
— Galatians 4:11 (KJV)
Galatians 4:11 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 4:11
“But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 4:11: bestowed, labour, vain
“For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in vain.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 4:11: lest, labour, vain
“Let there more work be laid upon the men, that they may labour therein; and let them not regard vain words. Let there...: Heb. Let the work be heavy upon the men”
Shares key themes with Galatians 4:11: labour, vain
“The people shall hear, and be afraid: sorrow shall take hold on the inhabitants of Palestina.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 4:11: afraid, lest
“Then said Saul unto his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. Therefore Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. abuse...: or, mock me”
Shares key themes with Galatians 4:11: afraid, lest
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