Galatians 6:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Galatians 6:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Galatians 6:12 is a verse from the book of Galatians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer p..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Galatians 6:12 — KJV
“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.”
— Galatians 6:12 (KJV)
Galatians 6:12 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 6:12
“But those things, which God before had shewed by the mouth of all his prophets, that Christ should suffer, he hath so fulfilled.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 6:12: shew, should, suffer
“That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, and to the Gentiles.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 6:12: shew, should, suffer
“For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. words: or, speech”
Shares key themes with Galatians 6:12: lest, should, cross
“If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 6:12: lest, should, suffer
“Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 6:12: shew, should, suffer
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