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 may I never boast—except in the cross of our Lord Yeshua the Messiah. Through Him the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. 15For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything—but only a new creation. Now as many as live by this rule—shalom and mercy on them and on the Israel of God. 17From now on let no one make trouble for me, for I bear on my body the scars of Yeshua. 18The grace of our Lord Yeshua the Messiah 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 5:16But I say, walk by the Ruach, and you will not carry out the desires of the flesh.
• Psalms 125:4Do good, Adonai, to the good, and to those upright in their hearts.
• Philippians 3:16Nevertheless, let us live up to the same standard we have attained.
• Galatians 1:3Grace to you and shalom from God our Father and our Lord Yeshua the Messiah—
• Numbers 6:23“Speak to Aaron and to his sons saying: Thus you are to bless Bnei-Yisrael, by saying to them:
• 1 Chronicles 12:18David went out to meet them and answered them saying, “If you come to me in peace to support me, then my heart will be united with you. But if it is to betray me to my adversaries, when my hands have done no wrong, then may the God of our fathers take notice and judge.”
• Psalms 125:5But as for those who turn aside to their crooked ways, Adonai will lead them away with evildoers. Shalom be upon Israel.
• John 14:27“Shalom I leave you, My shalom I give to you; but not as the world gives! Do not let your heart be troubled or afraid.
• John 16:33These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have shalom. In the world you will have trouble, but take heart! I have overcome the world!”
• Romans 1:7To all those in Rome, loved by God, called to be kedoshim: Grace to you and shalom from God our Father and the Lord Yeshua the Messiah!
• Philippians 4:7And the shalom of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Messiah Yeshua.
• Galatians 3:7know then that those who have faith are children of Abraham.
• Psalms 73:1A psalm of Asaph. Surely God is good to Israel, to the pure in heart.
• Isaiah 45:25In Adonai all the seed of Israel will be justified and give praise.”
• John 1:47Yeshua saw Nathanael coming toward Him. He said, “Look, a true Israelite! There’s nothing false in him.”

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