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Galatians 6:16

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

And as many as walk according to this rule, peace [be] on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.

Galatians 6:16 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Galatians 6:16

Theological / Devotional

As many as walk. That is, as many as live according to the principle of vs. 14, 15, whether Jew or Gentile (see on chs. 3:27–29; 5:16). There are no privileged groups in the Christian church. This good news of spiritual equality had brought great joy to all Gentiles wherever Paul preached. Christian growth depends upon a knowledge of the truth and willingness to “walk” in harmony with it (see 2 Peter 3:18; see on Matt. 7:21–27).

Rule. Gr. kanōn, “rule,” “principle,” “law,” “standard,” “sphere of activity.” Paul here refers to the “rule,” or “standard,” of righteousness in Christ set forth in vs. 14, 15.

Peace. See on 2 Cor. 1:2; cf. Matt. 10:13.

Israel of God. That is, spiritual Israel, including both Jews and Gentiles (see Gen. 32:28; Rom. 2:28, 29; Gal. 3:7, 8). They are part of one body—the church of Jesus Christ.

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