King James Version
Galatians 6:17 in the King James Version says “From henceforth let no man trouble me : for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus.” — study this verse from Galatians chapter 6 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“From henceforth let no man trouble me : for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus.”
Galatians 6:17 · KJV
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature.
And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.
From henceforth let no man trouble me : for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus.
Brethren, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. To the Galatians written from Rome.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“me”
G2873a cut, i.e., (by analogy) toil (as reducing the strength), literally or figuratively; by implication, pains
“for”
G1063properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
“the marks”
G4742a mark incised or punched (for recognition of ownership), i.e., (figuratively) scar of service
“of the Lord”
G2962supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
“Jesus”
G2424jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
“body”
G4983the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively
“bear”
G941to lift, literally or figuratively (endure, declare, sustain, receive, etc.)
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