Galatians 4:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Galatians 4:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Galatians 4:6 is a verse from the book of Galatians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Galatians 4:6 — KJV
“And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.”
— Galatians 4:6 (KJV)
Galatians 4:6 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 4:6
“Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God?”
Shares key themes with Galatians 4:6: because, god, hath
“Thy fathers went down into Egypt with threescore and ten persons; and now the LORD thy God hath made thee as the stars of heaven for multitude.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 4:6: sons, god, hath
“The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;”
Shares key themes with Galatians 4:6: because, god, hath
“Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 4:6: because, sons, god
“And Leah said, God hath endued me with a good dowry; now will my husband dwell with me, because I have born him six sons: and she called his name Zebulun. Zebulun: that is, Dwelling: Gr. Zabulon”
Shares key themes with Galatians 4:6: because, sons, god
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