Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Galatians 2:19 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Galatians 2:19 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Galatians chapter 2 verse 19 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For I through the law am dead to the law, that I might live unto God.”
Galatians 2:19 (KJV)
Historical Context for Galatians 2:19
People Mentioned
Commentary on Galatians 2:19
For I through the law am dead to the law, that I might live unto God. The prepositional phrase egō gar dia nomou nomō apethanon (ἐγὼ γὰρ διὰ νόμου νόμῳ ἀπέθανον, "I through law to law died") contains profound paradox—the law itself became the instrument (dia nomou) of Paul's death to the law (nomō apethanon). How? The law's demands exposed complete inability to obey, driving Paul to despair of self-righteousness and revealing his need for Christ. The law's curse fell on Christ (3:13), and in union with Christ, Paul died to the law's condemnation and authority.The purpose: hina theō zēsō (ἵνα θ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Galatians 2:19
Ranked by relevance from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
“my brothers”
“how could we live in it any longer?”
“that”
“but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
“that those who live should no longer live to themselves”
“it speaks to those who are under the law”
“and none dies to himself.”
“For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.”
“that we”
“but under grace.”