Galatians 4:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Galatians 4:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Galatians 4:16 is a verse from the book of Galatians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Galatians 4:16 — KJV
“Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth?”
— Galatians 4:16 (KJV)
Galatians 4:16 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 4:16
“And Laban said unto Jacob, Because thou art my brother, shouldest thou therefore serve me for nought? tell me, what shall thy wages be?”
Shares key themes with Galatians 4:16: therefore, because, tell
“Jerusalem hath grievously sinned; therefore she is removed: all that honoured her despise her, because they have seen her nakedness: yea, she sigheth, and turneth backward. is...: Heb. is become a removing, or, wandering”
Shares key themes with Galatians 4:16: therefore, become, because
“Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Because ye are all become dross, behold, therefore I will gather you into the midst of Jerusalem.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 4:16: therefore, become, because
“And because I tell you the truth, ye believe me not.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 4:16: because, tell, truth
“Therefore is the name of it called Babel; because the LORD did there confound the language of all the earth: and from thence did the LORD scatter them abroad upon the face of all the earth. Babel: that is, Confusion”
Shares key themes with Galatians 4:16: therefore, because
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