Galatians 3:6 Meaning
Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.
Context Explained
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.
7Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham.
8And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Hebrews 11:8
Both verses highlight Abraham's faith and obedience to God.
James 2:23
This verse cites Abraham's faith as a model for justification.
Source: Galatians 3:6