Galatians 6:16
May all who rule their conduct by this principle find peace and mercy – they who are the Israel of God.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.
In Context
15For neither is circumcision nor the omission of it anything; but a new nature is everything.
17For the future let no one trouble me; for I bear the marks of Jesus branded on my body.
Cross References
Psalms 73:1Yes, God is good to the upright, the Lord to the pure in heart.
John 1:47When Jesus saw Nathanael coming towards him, he said, “Here is a true Israelite, in whom there is no deceit!”
John 16:33I have spoken to you in this way, so that in me you may find peace. In the world you will find trouble; yet, take courage! I have conquered the world.”
Romans 2:28For a man who is only a Jew outwardly is not a real Jew; nor is outward bodily circumcision real circumcision. The real Jew is the person who is a Jew in soul;
Matthew Henry on Galatians 6:12-18
Character of Seducing Teachers; Efficacy of the Cross of Christ; Apostolical Benediction. ( a. d. 56.) 11 Ye see how large a letter I have written unto you with mine own hand. 12 As many as desire to make a fair show in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ. 13 For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh. 14 But God forbid that I should glory, save in… Read the whole commentary →