Galatians 4:6
Galatians · New Testament · Chapter 4
“And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.”Galatians 4:6
What Does Galatians 4:6 Mean?
Galatians 4:6 is found in the book of Galatians, chapter 4, verse 6 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 Adoption, Identity, Holy Spirit, Trinity, and Incarnation.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Galatians 4:6 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
John 1:12“But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:”Romans 8:26“Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.”2 Corinthians 3:17“Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.”Romans 5:5“And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.”Hosea 1:10“Yet the number of the children of Israel shall be as the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured nor numbered; and it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people, there it shall be said unto them, Ye are the sons of the living God.”Romans 8:9“But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.”Romans 8:15“For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.”Romans 8:14“For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.”John 4:23“But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.”Matthew 6:9“After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.”Ephesians 1:14“Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.”Jude 1:20“But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,”Mark 14:36“And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.”Ephesians 2:18“For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.”John 20:17“Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.”Philippians 1:19“For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,”1 John 3:2“Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.”1 John 5:13“These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.”Psalms 51:12“Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.”John 15:15“Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.”
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