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Galatians 4:8 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Galatians 4:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Galatians chapter 4 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Paul's Concern for the Galatians
“Howbeit then , when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature are no gods.”
Galatians 4:8 (KJV)
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Commentary on Galatians 4:8
Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature are no gods. Paul reminds the Gentile Galatians of their pagan past. "Howbeit then" (alla tote men)—contrasting their previous condition. "When ye knew not God" (ouk eidotes theon)—their pre-Christian ignorance of the true God. To not know God is spiritual death, the root of idolatry. "Ye did service" (edouleusate, ἐδουλεύσατε)—you served as slaves, you were enslaved."Unto them which by nature are no gods" (tois physei mē ousin theois)—to beings that by nature aren't gods at all. Pagan deities were non-entities, wheth...
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Cross-References for Galatians 4:8
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“we know that no idol is anything in the world”
“the Gentiles in the flesh”
“even as the Gentiles who don't know God;”
“to serve a living and true God”
“and to those who don't obey the Good News of our Lord Jesus”
“or that an idol is anything?”
“but the work of men's hands”
“the world through its wisdom didn't know God”
“and having walked in lewdness”
“the sons of Aaron”