Galatians 5:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Galatians 5:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Galatians 5:11 is a verse from the book of Galatians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offence of the cross ceased." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Galatians 5:11 — KJV
“And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offence of the cross ceased.”
— Galatians 5:11 (KJV)
Galatians 5:11 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 5:11
“Then went this saying abroad among the brethren, that that disciple should not die: yet Jesus said not unto him, He shall not die; but, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee?”
Shares key themes with Galatians 5:11: brethren, yet, then
“And Paul after this tarried there yet a good while, and then took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence into Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn his head in Cenchrea: for he had a vow.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 5:11: brethren, yet, then
“Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he yet find fault? For who hath resisted his will?”
Shares key themes with Galatians 5:11: yet, why, then
“Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin;”
Shares key themes with Galatians 5:11: suffer, then, ceased
“As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 5:11: suffer, persecution, cross
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