Galatians 5:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Galatians 5:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Galatians 5:1 is a verse from the book of Galatians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bond..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Galatians 5:1 — KJV
“Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.”
— Galatians 5:1 (KJV)
Galatians 5:1 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 5:1
“Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 5:1: therefore, christ, hath
“For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 5:1: christ, hath, made
“And she conceived again, and bare a son; and said, Because the LORD hath heard that I was hated, he hath therefore given me this son also: and she called his name Simeon. Simeon: that is, Hearing”
Shares key themes with Galatians 5:1: therefore, hath, again
“And it came to pass, as he drew back his hand, that, behold, his brother came out: and she said, How hast thou broken forth? this breach be upon thee: therefore his name was called Pharez. How hast...: or, Wherefore hast thou made this breach against thee? Pharez: that is A breach”
Shares key themes with Galatians 5:1: therefore, made, again
“My father made me swear, saying, Lo, I die: in my grave which I have digged for me in the land of Canaan, there shalt thou bury me. Now therefore let me go up, I pray thee, and bury my father, and I will come again.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 5:1: therefore, made, again
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