Galatians 6:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Galatians 6:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Galatians 6:8 is a verse from the book of Galatians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Galatians 6:8 — KJV
“For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.”
— Galatians 6:8 (KJV)
Galatians 6:8 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 6:8
“And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 6:8: soweth, reap, life
“It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 6:8: flesh, spirit, life
“For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. to be carnally...: Gr. the minding of the flesh to be spiritually...: Gr. the minding of the Spirit”
Shares key themes with Galatians 6:8: flesh, spirit, life
“And the LORD said, My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 6:8: flesh, spirit
“And, behold, I, even I, do bring a flood of waters upon the earth, to destroy all flesh, wherein is the breath of life, from under heaven; and every thing that is in the earth shall die.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 6:8: flesh, life
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