Galatians 5:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Galatians 5:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Galatians 5:16 is a verse from the book of Galatians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. ye...: or, fulfil not" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Galatians 5:16 — KJV
“This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. ye...: or, fulfil not”
— Galatians 5:16 (KJV)
Galatians 5:16 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 5:16
“That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 5:16: walk, spirit, fulfil
“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 5:16: say, lust, flesh
“Then came all the tribes of Israel to David unto Hebron, and spake, saying, Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 5:16: say, then, flesh
“Then went he down, and dipped himself seven times in Jordan, according to the saying of the man of God: and his flesh came again like unto the flesh of a little child, and he was clean.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 5:16: say, then, flesh
“Then all Israel gathered themselves to David unto Hebron, saying, Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 5:16: say, then, flesh
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