Galatians 6:16

Galatians 6:16 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.
• New International Version (NIV)Peace and mercy to all who follow this rule—to the Israel of God.
• English Standard Version (ESV)And as for all who walk by this rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God.
• New King James Version (NKJV)And as many as walk according to this rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God.

Context of Galatians 6:16

14But it’s unthinkable that I could ever brag about anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. By his cross my relationship to the world and its relationship to me have been crucified. 15Certainly, it doesn’t matter whether a person is circumcised or not. Rather, what matters is being a new creation. Peace and mercy will come to rest on all those who conform to this principle. They are the Israel of God. 17From now on, don’t make any trouble for me! After all, I carry the scars of Jesus on my body. 18May the good will of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers and sisters! Amen.

Galatians 6:16 word by word

καὶ ὅσοι τῷ κανόνι τούτῳ στοιχήσουσιν, εἰρήνη ἐπ᾽ αὐτοὺς καὶ ἔλεος καὶ ἐπὶ τὸν Ἰσραὴλ τοῦ θεοῦ.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• as many asὅσοςhosos · just as/how muchG3745
• walkστοιχέωstoicheō · to followG4748
• according to thisοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• ruleκανώνkanōn · ruleG2583
• peaceεἰρήνηeirēnē · peaceG1515
• onἐπίepi · upon/to/againstG1909
• themαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• mercyἔλεοςeleos · mercyG1656
• the IsraelἸσραήλIsraēl · IsraelG2474
• of Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316

Cross-references for Galatians 6:16

• Galatians 5:16Let me explain further. Live your life as your spiritual nature directs you. Then you will never follow through on what your corrupt nature wants.
• Psalms 125:4Do good, O Lord, to those who are good, to those whose motives are decent.
• Philippians 3:16However, we should be guided by what we have learned so far.
• Galatians 1:3Good will and peace are yours from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ!
• Numbers 6:23“Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is how you will bless the Israelites. Say to them:
• 1 Chronicles 12:18Then the Spirit gave Amasai, the leader of the thirty, the strength ⌞to say⌟, “We are yours, David. We are with you, son of Jesse. Success, success to you! Success to those who help you, because your God is helping you.” So David welcomed them and made them officers over his troops.
• Psalms 125:5But when people become crooked, the Lord will lead them away with troublemakers. Let there be peace in Israel!
• John 14:27“I’m leaving you peace. I’m giving you my peace. I don’t give you the kind of peace that the world gives. So don’t be troubled or cowardly.
• John 16:33I’ve told you this so that my peace will be with you. In the world you’ll have trouble. But cheer up! I have overcome the world.”
• Romans 1:7To everyone in Rome whom God loves and has called to be his holy people. Good will and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ are yours!
• Philippians 4:7Then God’s peace, which goes beyond anything we can imagine, will guard your thoughts and emotions through Christ Jesus.
• Galatians 3:7You must understand that people who have faith are Abraham’s descendants.
• Psalms 73:1God is truly good to Israel, to those whose lives are pure.
• Isaiah 45:25All the descendants of Israel will be declared righteous, and they will praise the Lord.
• Hosea 1:10“Yet, the Israelites will become as numerous as the grains of sand on the seashore. No one will be able to measure them or count them. Wherever they were told, ‘You are not my people,’ they will be told, ‘You are the children of the living God.’
• John 1:47Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and remarked, “Here is a true Israelite who is sincere.”

Commentaries on Galatians 6:16

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 16As many as walk according to this rule - ͅ ͅ· This canon; viz. what is laid down in the preceding verses, that redemption is through the sacrifice of Christ; that circumcision and uncircumcision are equally unavailable; and that none can be saved without being created anew. This is the grand canon or rule in Christianity. Peace be on them - Those who act from this conviction will have the peace and mercy of God; for it is in this way that mercy is…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 16And as many as walk - As many as live, for so the word walk is used in the Scriptures. According to this rule. Greek: “This canon”; see the word explained in the notes at 2 Corinthians 10:13. Peace be on them - See the note at Romans 15:33. And upon the Israel of God - The true church of God; all who are his true worshippers; see the note at Romans 2:28-29; Romans 9:6, note.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 16-18Verses 16-18 A new creation to the image of Christ, as showing faith in him, is the greatest distinction between one man and another, and a blessing is declared on all who walk according to this rule. The blessings are, peace and mercy. Peace with God and our conscience, and all the comforts of this life, as far as they are needful. And mercy, an interest in the free love and favour of God in Christ, the spring and fountain of all other blessings. The…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 16This rule is trusting Jesus for salvation (6:14–15). even to the Israel of God: The Greek word kai is usually translated as "and." It can also mean "even." If it means "and," then the Israel of God is a different group from all who walk by this rule. If it means "even," then they are the same group. The Jewish people still have a special identity before God (Romans 9:1–5; 10:1–4; 11:1–32). Gentiles (non-Jewish people) who believe have been included, and…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1616. as many--contrasting with the "as many," Ga 6:12. rule--literally, a straight rule, to detect crookedness; so a rule of life. peace--from God (Ep 2:14-17; 6:23). mercy--(Ro 15:9). Israel of God--not the Israel after the flesh, among whom those teachers wish to enrol you; but the spiritual seed of Abraham by faith (Ga 3:9, 29; Ro 2:28, 29; Php 3:3).Read the comment

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Commentaries on Galatians 6

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings