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Galatians 5:23 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Galatians 5:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Galatians chapter 5 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.”
Galatians 5:23 (KJV)
Commentary on Galatians 5:23
Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Paul completes the fruit-list. "Meekness" (praytēs, πραΰτης)—gentleness, humility, considerateness, strength under control. Not weakness but controlled strength, like a broken horse. Jesus exemplified meekness (Matthew 11:29, 21:5). "Temperance" (enkrateia, ἐγκράτεια)—self-control, discipline, mastery over desires. The capstone: all other fruit requires self-control empowered by the Spirit."Against such there is no law" (kata tōn toioutōn ouk estin nomos, κατὰ τῶν τοιούτων οὐκ ἔστιν νόμος)—law doesn't oppose these. This is brilliant conclusio...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Galatians 5:23
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“that law is not made for a righteous man”
“self-control”
“sensible”
“as a lover of good”
“but we an incorruptible.”