Galatians 4:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Galatians 4:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Galatians 4:23 is a verse from the book of Galatians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But he who was of the bondwoman was born after the flesh; but he of the freewoman was by promise." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Galatians 4:23 — KJV
“But he who was of the bondwoman was born after the flesh; but he of the freewoman was by promise.”
— Galatians 4:23 (KJV)
Galatians 4:23 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 4:23
“When the LORD thy God shall enlarge thy border, as he hath promised thee, and thou shalt say, I will eat flesh, because thy soul longeth to eat flesh; thou mayest eat flesh, whatsoever thy soul lusteth after.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 4:23: after, flesh, promise
“But as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted him that was born after the Spirit, even so it is now.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 4:23: born, after, flesh
“Now these are the generations of the sons of Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth: and unto them were sons born after the flood.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 4:23: born, after
“He that is born in thy house, and he that is bought with thy money, must needs be circumcised: and my covenant shall be in your flesh for an everlasting covenant.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 4:23: born, flesh
“And Abraham took Ishmael his son, and all that were born in his house, and all that were bought with his money, every male among the men of Abraham's house; and circumcised the flesh of their foreskin in the selfsame day, as God had said unto him.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 4:23: born, flesh
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