Galatians 5:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Galatians 5:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Galatians 5:7 is a verse from the book of Galatians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth? hinder you: or, drive you back" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Galatians 5:7 — KJV
“Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth? hinder you: or, drive you back”
— Galatians 5:7 (KJV)
Galatians 5:7 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 5:7
“Whereas thou camest but yesterday, should I this day make thee go up and down with us? seeing I go whither I may, return thou, and take back thy brethren: mercy and truth be with thee. go up...: Heb. wander in going”
Shares key themes with Galatians 5:7: should, truth, back
“For these things I weep; mine eye, mine eye runneth down with water, because the comforter that should relieve my soul is far from me: my children are desolate, because the enemy prevailed. relieve: Heb. bring back”
Shares key themes with Galatians 5:7: run, should, back
“O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you?”
Shares key themes with Galatians 5:7: should, obey, truth
“And Shem and Japheth took a garment, and laid it upon both their shoulders, and went backward, and covered the nakedness of their father; and their faces were backward, and they saw not their father's nakedness.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 5:7: should, back
“And before I had done speaking in mine heart, behold, Rebekah came forth with her pitcher on her shoulder; and she went down unto the well, and drew water: and I said unto her, Let me drink, I pray thee.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 5:7: well, should
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