Galatians 5

Christ Has Set Us Free

1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. References Christ: Galatians 2:4. Creation: Romans 8:2. Parallel theme: Galatians 4:9, 4:31, 5:13, Romans 6:14, 2 Corinthians 3:17, Hebrews 10:23, 1 Peter 2:16, Revelation 3:3 +5

2 Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing. References Christ: Galatians 5:6. Parallel theme: Galatians 5:11, Acts 15:1, Hebrews 4:2

3 For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole lawLaw: νόμος (Nomos). The Greek nomos (νόμος) denotes law—particularly the Mosaic law. While believers are not under law but under grace (Romans 6:14), Christ fulfilled the law (Matthew 5:17) and wrote it on believers' hearts (Hebrews 8:10).. Word: Galatians 3:10, Deuteronomy 27:26, Romans 2:25. Witness: Deuteronomy 8:19, 31:21, Ephesians 4:17. Parallel theme: Matthew 23:18 +2

4 Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from graceGrace: χάρις (Charis). The Greek charis (χάρις) denotes unmerited divine favor—God's kindness toward the undeserving. Salvation is 'by grace through faith' (Ephesians 2:8), not human merit.. References Christ: Galatians 5:2. Grace: Galatians 2:21, Romans 11:6, Hebrews 12:15. Righteousness: Romans 3:20. Parallel theme: Revelation 2:5

5 For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faithFaith: πίστις (Pistis). The Greek pistis (πίστις) denotes faith, belief, or trust—confidence in God's character and promises. It's both intellectual assent and relational trust, central to justification (Romans 5:1).. Faith: Philippians 3:9. Hope: Psalms 130:5, Titus 2:13. Righteousness: Romans 5:21, 2 Timothy 4:8. Parallel theme: Genesis 49:18, Psalms 25:5, 62:5, Hosea 12:6, 1 Thessalonians 1:10 +5

6 For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by loveLove: ἀγάπη (Agape). The Greek agape (ἀγάπη) denotes self-sacrificial, unconditional love—the highest form of love, characterizing God's nature (1 John 4:8) and the love Christians are called to demonstrate.. References Jesus: Galatians 3:28, 6:15. Faith: 1 Thessalonians 1:3, 1 Peter 1:8. Love: 2 Corinthians 5:14. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 7:19

7 Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truthTruth: ἀλήθεια (Aletheia). The Greek aletheia (ἀλήθεια) denotes truth or reality—that which corresponds to actuality. Jesus declared, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life' (John 14:6), embodying ultimate reality.? Truth: Galatians 3:1, Romans 2:8, 1 Peter 1:22. Parallel theme: Matthew 13:21, Romans 6:17, 1 Corinthians 9:24, 2 Corinthians 10:5, 2 Thessalonians 1:8, Hebrews 5:9, 12:1 +5

8 This persuasion cometh not of him that calleth you. Parallel theme: Galatians 1:6

9 A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump. Parallel theme: Mark 8:15, Luke 12:1, 13:21, 1 Corinthians 15:33, 2 Timothy 2:17

10 I have confidence in you through the LordLord: Κύριος (Kurios). The Greek Kurios (Κύριος) means 'lord' or 'master,' used both for human masters and divinely for God the Father and Jesus Christ. Its application to Jesus affirms His deity, as it translates YHWH in the Septuagint., that ye will be none otherwise minded: but he that troubleth you shall bear his judgment, whosoever he be. References Lord: 1 Corinthians 5:5. Parallel theme: Galatians 1:7, 2:4, 2:6, 5:12, Acts 15:24, 2 Corinthians 2:3, 10:6, Philippians 3:15, 1 Timothy 1:20 +5

11 And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offence of the cross ceased. Cross: Galatians 6:12, 1 Corinthians 1:23. Parallel theme: Galatians 2:3, 4:29, Acts 21:21, 1 Corinthians 15:30

12 I would they were even cut off which trouble you. Parallel theme: Galatians 5:10, Joshua 7:25, 1 Corinthians 5:13, Titus 3:10

Freedom in Christ

13 For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by loveLove: ἀγάπη (Agape). The Greek agape (ἀγάπη) denotes self-sacrificial, unconditional love—the highest form of love, characterizing God's nature (1 John 4:8) and the love Christians are called to demonstrate. serve one another. Love: Galatians 5:14. Parallel theme: Galatians 6:2, Isaiah 61:1, Acts 20:35, 1 Corinthians 8:9, 9:19, Ephesians 5:21, 1 Peter 2:16, 2 Peter 2:19, Jude 1:4 +5

14 For all the law is fulfilled in one wordWord: λόγος (Logos). The Greek Logos (Λόγος) means word, reason, or message—the rational principle underlying reality. John identifies Christ as the eternal Logos: 'In the beginning was the Word' (John 1:1)., even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. Word: Galatians 6:2, Matthew 7:12. Love: Leviticus 19:18, 19:34, Mark 12:31, 12:33, John 13:34, 1 Timothy 1:5 +3

15 But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another. Parallel theme: Galatians 5:26, Isaiah 11:13, 1 Corinthians 3:3, 2 Corinthians 11:20, 12:20, Philippians 3:2

Walking by the Spirit

16 This I say then, Walk in the SpiritSpirit: πνεῦμα (Pneuma). The Greek pneuma (πνεῦμα) means spirit, wind, or breath—the immaterial aspect of persons. The Holy Spirit (Pneuma Hagion) is the third person of the Trinity, dwelling in believers., and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. Spirit: Galatians 6:8, 2 Corinthians 7:1, 1 Peter 1:22, 4:6. Parallel theme: Galatians 3:17, Romans 6:12, Ephesians 2:3, Colossians 2:11, 1 Peter 1:14, 2:11 +5

17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. Spirit: Matthew 26:41, John 3:6, Romans 8:13. Parallel theme: Psalms 119:20, 119:32, Ecclesiastes 7:20, Matthew 12:30, 16:23, Luke 22:46, James 3:2 +5

18 But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the lawLaw: νόμος (Nomos). The Greek nomos (νόμος) denotes law—particularly the Mosaic law. While believers are not under law but under grace (Romans 6:14), Christ fulfilled the law (Matthew 5:17) and wrote it on believers' hearts (Hebrews 8:10).. Spirit: Galatians 5:16, 5:25, Ezekiel 36:27, John 16:13, Romans 8:14. Word: Romans 7:4. Parallel theme: Proverbs 8:20 +2

19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, Parallel theme: Galatians 5:17, 6:8, Psalms 17:4, Romans 8:5, 8:13, 1 Corinthians 3:3, 6:18, Titus 3:3, Revelation 21:8, 22:15 +5

20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Parallel theme: Deuteronomy 18:10, 1 Corinthians 11:19, 2 Corinthians 11:19, Titus 3:10, Revelation 21:8

21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally.. References God: Colossians 3:6. Kingdom: 1 Corinthians 15:50. Parallel theme: Romans 8:13, 13:13, 1 Corinthians 5:11, Ephesians 5:18, 1 Thessalonians 5:7, 1 Peter 4:3, Revelation 21:27, 22:15 +5

22 But the fruit of the Spirit is loveLove: ἀγάπη (Agape). The Greek agape (ἀγάπη) denotes self-sacrificial, unconditional love—the highest form of love, characterizing God's nature (1 John 4:8) and the love Christians are called to demonstrate., joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Faith: 1 Corinthians 13:13. Spirit: Ephesians 5:9. Love: 1 Peter 1:22. Good: Matthew 12:33. Parallel theme: Psalms 1:3, John 15:2, 15:5, 15:16, Romans 7:4, Philippians 1:11 +5

23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no lawLaw: νόμος (Nomos). The Greek nomos (νόμος) denotes law—particularly the Mosaic law. While believers are not under law but under grace (Romans 6:14), Christ fulfilled the law (Matthew 5:17) and wrote it on believers' hearts (Hebrews 8:10).. Word: 1 Timothy 1:9. Parallel theme: Acts 24:25, 1 Corinthians 9:25, Titus 1:8, 2:2

24 And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. References Christ: Galatians 3:29, Romans 8:9, 13:14, 1 Corinthians 3:23, 15:23, 2 Corinthians 10:7. Cross: Galatians 6:14, Romans 6:6. Parallel theme: Romans 8:13, 1 Peter 2:11 +5

25 If we live in the SpiritSpirit: πνεῦμα (Pneuma). The Greek pneuma (πνεῦμα) means spirit, wind, or breath—the immaterial aspect of persons. The Holy Spirit (Pneuma Hagion) is the third person of the Trinity, dwelling in believers., let us also walk in the Spirit. Spirit: Galatians 5:16, John 6:63, Romans 8:2, 8:10, 1 Corinthians 15:45, 2 Corinthians 3:6, 1 Peter 4:6, Revelation 11:11 +3

26 Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another. Parallel theme: Galatians 5:15, Luke 14:10, 1 Corinthians 3:7, James 4:16, 1 Peter 5:5