Galatians 5:23

Galatians · New Testament · Chapter 5

“Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.”Galatians 5:23

Galatians 5:23 in Context

Galatians 5:23 is found in the book of Galatians, chapter 5, verse 23 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 12 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Self-Control.

For what this passage means in its context, read the full study: What Does Galatians 5:22-23 Mean? Fruit of the Spirit.

Cross-References (12)

These passages are connected to Galatians 5:23 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

James 3:13“Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.”Matthew 5:5“Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.”Titus 2:2“That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.”1 Timothy 1:9“Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers,”Acts 24:25“And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.”Psalms 25:9“The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.”Titus 1:8“But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;”1 Peter 3:4“But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.”Isaiah 11:4“But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.”2 Peter 1:6“And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;”1 Corinthians 9:25“And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.”Galatians 6:1“Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.”

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