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Galatians 4:29 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Galatians 4:29 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Galatians chapter 4 verse 29 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted him that was born after the Spirit, even so it is now.”
Galatians 4:29 (KJV)
Commentary on Galatians 4:29
But as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted him that was born after the Spirit, even so it is now. Paul points to historical pattern. "But as then" (all' hōsper tote, ἀλλ' ὥσπερ τότε)—just as in that time. "He that was born after the flesh" (ho kata sarka gennētheis)—Ishmael, representing the flesh-principle. "Persecuted him that was born after the Spirit" (ediōken ton kata pneuma)—Ishmael persecuted Isaac. Genesis doesn't explicitly state this, but Genesis 21:9 says Ishmael "mocked" Isaac (Hebrew metsacheq), which Jewish tradition interpreted as harassment or persecution."Even so ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Galatians 4:29
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“whom she had borne to Abraham”
“you must die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body”
“brothers”
“being exposed to both reproaches and oppressions; and partly”
“the son by the handmaid was born according to the flesh”
“brothers”
“I also have loved you. Remain in my love.”
“Most certainly I tell you, unless one is born of water and spirit, he can't enter into the Kingdom of God!,Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.,,,,,,,,”
“behold”
“they compel you to be circumcised; only that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.”