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Galatians 2:4 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Galatians 2:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Galatians chapter 2 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And that because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage:”
Galatians 2:4 (KJV)
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And that because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage. The compound term pseudadelphous (ψευδαδέλφους, "false brothers") is devastatingly blunt—these weren't mere theological opponents but infiltrators pretending brotherhood while undermining truth. The verb pareisaktous (παρεισάκτους, "secretly brought in") suggests deliberate covert operation, like enemy spies smuggled into a fortress.Their mission: kataskopēsai (κατασκοπῆσαι, "to spy out") the eleutherian (ἐλευθερίαν, "freedom/l...
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“even those who were long ago written about for this condemnation: ungodly men”
“and don't be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.”
“perils of rivers”
“or rather to be known by God”
“when we were children”
“I would they were even cut off which trouble you.”
“while they themselves are bondservants of corruption; for a man is brought into bondage by whoever overcomes him.”
“as false teachers will also be among you”
“don't believe every spirit”
“Unless you are circumcised after the custom of Moses, you can't be saved.”