Galatians 5:7 kjv
Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth?
Galatians 5:7 nkjv
You ran well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth?
Galatians 5:7 niv
You were running a good race. Who cut in on you to keep you from obeying the truth?
Galatians 5:7 esv
You were running well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth?
Galatians 5:7 nlt
You were running the race so well. Who has held you back from following the truth?
Galatians 5 7 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Galatians 5:4 | You are severed from Christ, you who are trying to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace. | Galatians 5:4 (Strong) |
| Galatians 1:6 | I am astonished that you are so quickly turning away from him who called you to the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— | Galatians 1:6 (Strong) |
| 2 Corinthians 11:3 | But I am afraid that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent's cunning, your minds may somehow be diverted from the simplicity and purity of Christ. | 2 Corinthians 11:3 (Strong) |
| Romans 9:32 | why? Because they pursued it not by faith but as if it were by works. They stumbled over the "stumbling stone." | Romans 9:32 (Strong) |
| Galatians 3:21 | For if a law had been given that could impart life, then righteousness would certainly have come by the law. | Galatians 3:21 (Strong) |
| Galatians 3:10 | For all who rely on the works of the law are under a curse. As it is written: "Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law." | Galatians 3:10 (Strong) |
| Galatians 4:15 | Where, then, is your v_t17>v_t25>elation? I | Galatians 4:15 (Strong) |
| 1 Timothy 6:20 | Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to your care. Turn away from godless chatter and the opposing ideas of what is falsely called knowledge | 1 Timothy 6:20 (Strong) |
| Acts 15:1 | Some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, "Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved." | Acts 15:1 (Strong) |
| Romans 6:14 | For sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace. | Romans 6:14 (Strong) |
| Philippians 3:7 | But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. | Philippians 3:7 (Strong) |
| 1 Corinthians 15:2 | By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain. | 1 Corinthians 15:2 (Strong) |
| John 15:5 | I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. | John 15:5 (Strong) |
| Galatians 2:20 | I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. | Galatians 2:20 (Strong) |
| Romans 8:31 | What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? | Romans 8:31 (Strong) |
| 2 Corinthians 6:1 | As God's co-workers we urge you not to receive God's grace in vain. | 2 Corinthians 6:1 (Strong) |
| Titus 2:11 | For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. | Titus 2:11 (Strong) |
| Ephesians 4:30 | And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. | Ephesians 4:30 (Strong) |
| 2 Thessalonians 2:3 | Don't let anyone deceive you in any way, for that day will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed. | 2 Thessalonians 2:3 (Strong) |
| Hebrews 6:4-6 | It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age and who have fallen away, to be brought back to repentance. To their loss they are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting him to public disgrace. | Hebrews 6:4-6 (Strong) |
Galatians 5 verses
Galatians 5 7 Meaning
You were running well in the Christian race. Someone interfered and prevented you from obeying the truth. This means someone or something turned you away from the true path of faith taught by the Apostle Paul.
Galatians 5 7 Context
The Apostle Paul is writing to the churches in Galatia. These churches were composed of both Jewish and Gentile believers. A significant issue arising was the insistence of some Jewish believers that Gentile converts must be circumcised and adhere to the Mosaic Law to be truly saved. Paul strongly opposed this, arguing that salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone, not by works of the Law. This verse is part of Paul's passionate defense of the Gospel of grace against legalistic distortions. He is expressing disappointment and concern that the Galatians are allowing themselves to be swayed by these false teachings, which effectively nullify the grace of God.
Galatians 5 7 Word Analysis
E;br•co•xeT (e,bebroxe te) - "you were running"
- E;br•co•xeT (e,bebroxe te): Present indicative middle or passive form of tre,cw (trecho), meaning "to run." The middle voice suggests that they were running for themselves or running their own race, but the passive could imply that God or Christ is the one initiating and sustaining their spiritual progress. The context points to a personal commitment and active participation in the spiritual journey.
kalw’ (kalõ) - "well"
- kalw’ (kalõ): Adverb meaning "beautifully," "well," "properly," "excellently." It describes the manner of their spiritual progress – they were doing it correctly and pleasingly in God's sight.
ejkevno. /n’ (e)keîn•) - "on whom" or "in whom"
- ejkevno. /n’ (e)keîn•): Dative pronoun, referring back to Christ or the truth of the gospel. It indicates the source or object of their good running.
ejstin’ (estin) - "is"
- ejstin (estin): Third-person singular present indicative of the verb "to be" (eijmí, eimi). A simple copula, linking the subject to its predicate or state of being.
ejla…lw• / qv’ (elathûn ai) - "hindered" or "obstructed"
- ejla…lw• / qv’ (elathûn ai): Aorist passive subjunctive of ejlauvvw (elauthunõ), meaning "to hinder," "obstruct," "obliterate." The subjunctive mood here is often used after verbs of hindering or preventing. It emphasizes the action of someone else obstructing their path. The passive voice shows that the hindrance was an external force acting upon them.
tou’j (touß) - "the"
- tou’j (touß): Definite article, accusative plural masculine. Refers to specific individuals or elements.
peiv•qoµ/vn ’ (peithomenwn) - "persuading" or "obeying"
- peiv•qoµ/vn ’ (peithomenwn): Present participle, genitive plural masculine of peivqw (peithõ), meaning "to persuade," "to urge," "to entice," but in the passive or middle, it means "to obey," "to be persuaded." In this context, the accusative suggests they are being persuaded by something or someone, leading them away from obedience. The "obeying" aspect relates to succumbing to these persuasions.
ålhv Qeı…’ (alæqeia) - "truth"
- ålhv Qeı…’ (alæqeia): Noun meaning "truth," "reality," "sincerity." Refers to the doctrine of the gospel as revealed by God, specifically the truth of salvation by grace through faith.
Words-group analysis: "you were running well" (e;br•co•xeT kalw’) speaks of a good start and progress in the faith, characterized by living according to the gospel. "Someone hindered" (ejla…lw• / qv’ ) indicates an external agency that actively stopped this progress. "Obeying the truth" (tou’j peiv•qoµ/vn ålhv* Qeı…’ ) signifies yielding to falsehoods instead of continuing in the truth of God's word and grace. The overall structure highlights a divine empowerment for good living (running well) that was thwarted by persuasive falsehoods, leading to disobedience from the truth.
Galatians 5 7 Bonus Section
The verb trecho (to run) is used elsewhere in the New Testament to describe the energetic, purposeful pursuit of a goal, often associated with the Christian life (1 Corinthians 9:24, Philippians 3:14). The disruption mentioned here highlights the reality of spiritual warfare, where opposing forces seek to derail believers. The concept of "falling from grace" in the related verse (Galatians 5:4) underscores the severity of turning away from the truth; it's not just a minor stumble but a serious departure from God's salvific favor. The persuasions implies an attractive, yet deceptive, nature of these false teachings, making them difficult to resist without strong conviction.
Galatians 5 7 Commentary
Paul uses the metaphor of a race to describe the Christian life. The Galatians had begun their race of faith commendably, running according to God's principles and the true gospel. However, disruptive influences, likely the Judaizers, intervened. These influences introduced a message that required adherence to the Law for righteousness, thereby obstructing the Galatians' faithful course. By succumbing to these false teachings ("obeying" or "being persuaded" by them), they were deviating from the truth of salvation by grace and consequently "falling from grace" (Galatians 5:4). The emphasis is on the danger of external influences and the active choice to obey error over truth, which undermines the very foundation of their faith.
- Practical application: Be vigilant against teachings that add requirements to salvation beyond faith in Christ, as these can divert you from the truth of God's grace.