Galatians 6:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Galatians 6:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Galatians 6:13 is a verse from the book of Galatians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Galatians 6:13 — KJV
“For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh.”
— Galatians 6:13 (KJV)
Galatians 6:13 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 6:13
“Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish ought from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 6:13: neither, keep, may
“And it shall be with him, and he shall read therein all the days of his life: that he may learn to fear the LORD his God, to keep all the words of this law and these statutes, to do them:”
Shares key themes with Galatians 6:13: keep, law, may
“And keep the charge of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and his testimonies, as it is written in the law of Moses, that thou mayest prosper in all that thou doest, and whithersoever thou turnest thyself: prosper: or, do wisely”
Shares key themes with Galatians 6:13: keep, law, may
“Only the LORD give thee wisdom and understanding, and give thee charge concerning Israel, that thou mayest keep the law of the LORD thy God.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 6:13: keep, law, may
“For they could not keep it at that time, because the priests had not sanctified themselves sufficiently, neither had the people gathered themselves together to Jerusalem.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 6:13: neither, themselves, keep
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