What does Galatians 3:4 mean?

Galatians 3:4 highlights themes such as suffering, faith, perseverance when read in context.

How should I apply Galatians 3:4 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Have ye suffered so many things in vain? if it be yet in vain.

2This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?

3Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh?

4Have ye suffered so many things in vain? if it be yet in vain.

5He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles among you, doeth he it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?

6Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.

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Romans 8:18
Both verses reflect on the theme of suffering and its significance.
2 Corinthians 4:17
This verse discusses the temporary nature of suffering compared to eternal glory.