Galatians 6:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Galatians 6:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Galatians 6:3 is a verse from the book of Galatians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Galatians 6:3 — KJV
“For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.”
— Galatians 6:3 (KJV)
Galatians 6:3 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 6:3
“For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing that he should delight himself with God.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 6:3: himself, nothing
“There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 6:3: himself, nothing
“And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself: and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof shall be with a flood, and unto the end of the war desolations are determined. but...: or, and shall have nothing desolations...: or, it shall be cut off by desolations”
Shares key themes with Galatians 6:3: himself, nothing
“John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven. receive: or, take unto himself”
Shares key themes with Galatians 6:3: himself, nothing
“Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 6:3: himself, nothing
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