Galatians 2:16
Galatians · New Testament · Chapter 2
“Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.”Galatians 2:16
What Does Galatians 2:16 Mean?
Galatians 2:16 is found in the book of Galatians, chapter 2, verse 16 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Justification, and Grace.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Galatians 2:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Romans 3:20“Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.”Philippians 3:9“And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:”Romans 10:10“For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.”Habakkuk 2:4“Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.”Psalms 143:2“And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight shall no man living be justified.”Acts 13:39“And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.”Galatians 3:10“For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.”Romans 3:19“Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God.”Romans 3:22“Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:”Romans 9:30“What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, which followed not after righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith.”1 Peter 1:18“Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;”Acts 13:38“Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:”Titus 3:5“Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;”Galatians 2:21“I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.”Galatians 3:11“But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith.”1 Peter 3:18“For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:”Romans 3:28“Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.”Acts 15:11“But we believe that through the grace of the LORD Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they.”Romans 4:2“For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.”Romans 4:5“But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.”
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