Galatians 4:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Galatians 4:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Galatians 4:17 is a verse from the book of Galatians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "They zealously affect you, but not well; yea, they would exclude you, that ye might affect them. exclude you: or, exclud..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Galatians 4:17 — KJV
“They zealously affect you, but not well; yea, they would exclude you, that ye might affect them. exclude you: or, exclude us”
— Galatians 4:17 (KJV)
Galatians 4:17 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 4:17
“O that there were such an heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their children for ever!”
Shares key themes with Galatians 4:17: well, would, might
“And the three mighty men brake through the host of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well of Bethlehem, that was by the gate, and took it, and brought it to David: nevertheless he would not drink thereof, but poured it out unto the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 4:17: well, would, might
“Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that the LORD God might dwell among them. for men: Heb. in the man”
Shares key themes with Galatians 4:17: well, yea, might
“And the land was not able to bear them, that they might dwell together: for their substance was great, so that they could not dwell together.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 4:17: well, might
“And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect. perfect: or, upright, or, sincere”
Shares key themes with Galatians 4:17: yea, might
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