Galatians 4:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Galatians 4:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Galatians 4:15 is a verse from the book of Galatians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Where is then the blessedness ye spake of? for I bear you record, that, if it had been possible, ye would have plucked o..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Galatians 4:15 — KJV
“Where is then the blessedness ye spake of? for I bear you record, that, if it had been possible, ye would have plucked out your own eyes, and have given them to me. Where...: or, What was then”
— Galatians 4:15 (KJV)
Galatians 4:15 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 4:15
“When one told me, saying, Behold, Saul is dead, thinking to have brought good tidings, I took hold of him, and slew him in Ziklag, who thought that I would have given him a reward for his tidings: thinking...: Heb. he was in his own eyes as a bringer, etc who...: or, which was the reward I gave him for his tidings”
Shares key themes with Galatians 4:15: would, own, eyes
“Therefore will I number you to the sword, and ye shall all bow down to the slaughter: because when I called, ye did not answer; when I spake, ye did not hear; but did evil before mine eyes, and did choose that wherein I delighted not.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 4:15: where, spake, own
“Then she that is mine enemy shall see it, and shame shall cover her which said unto me, Where is the LORD thy God? mine eyes shall behold her: now shall she be trodden down as the mire of the streets. Then...: or, And thou wilt see her that is mine enemy, and cover her with shame shall she...: Heb. she shall be for a treading down”
Shares key themes with Galatians 4:15: where, then, own
“And they sat down to eat bread: and they lifted up their eyes and looked, and, behold, a company of Ishmeelites came from Gilead with their camels bearing spicery and balm and myrrh, going to carry it down to Egypt.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 4:15: bear, own, eyes
“And she put her widow's garments off from her, and covered her with a vail, and wrapped herself, and sat in an open place, which is by the way to Timnath; for she saw that Shelah was grown, and she was not given unto him to wife. an open...: Heb. the door of eyes, or, of Enajim”
Shares key themes with Galatians 4:15: own, eyes, given
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