Galatians 4:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Galatians 4:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Galatians 4:8 is a verse from the book of Galatians in the New Testament. Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
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Cross-References for Galatians 4:8
“So then, about eating food sacrificed to idols: We know that “An idol is nothing at all in the world” and that “There is no God but one.” For even if there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth (as indeed there are many gods and many lords)”
Addresses the concept of false gods and idols.
“So also, when we were underage, we were in slavery under the elemental spiritual forces of the world.”
Contextually related; speaks of previous enslavement.
“Therefore, remember that formerly you who are Gentiles by birth and called “uncircumcised” by those who call themselves “the circumcision” (which is done in the body by human hands)— remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world.”
Gentiles' past state of being without God
“Since you died with Christ to the elemental spiritual forces of this world, why, as though you still belonged to the world, do you submit to its rules:”
Similar concept of being enslaved to worldly principles
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