Peace and mercy to all who walk by this rule, even to the Israel of God.
Parallel translations
- WEB As many as walk by this rule, peace and mercy be on them, and on God’s Israel.
- KJV And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.
- NKJV And as many as walk according to this rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God.
- NASB And all who will follow this rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God.
- NLT May God’s peace and mercy be upon all who live by this principle; they are the new people of God.
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Paul pronounces peace and mercy on all who live by this rule of new creation in Christ, and on the Israel of God. It blesses those who rest in the gospel rather than the law.
Overview
Those who walk by the 'rule' of grace and new creation receive Paul's benediction of peace and mercy, the blessings of the gospel. The phrase 'God's Israel' is understood by many as referring to all who belong to Christ by faith, the true people of God; some take it more narrowly as believing Jews. Faithful interpreters differ here, but either way the blessing rests on those who trust in Christ rather than in the flesh.
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Cross-references · 22
- Gal 3:29And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed and heirs according to the promise.
- Rom 9:6–8It is not as though God’s word has failed. For not all who are descended from Israel are Israel.
- Phil 3:3For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh—
- Gal 3:7–9Understand, then, that those who have faith are sons of Abraham.
- 1 Pet 2:5–9you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
- Rom 4:12And he is also the father of the circumcised who not only are circumcised, but who also walk in the footsteps of the faith that our father Abraham had before he was circumcised.
- Hos 1:10Yet the number of the Israelites will be like the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured or counted. And it will happen that in the very place where it was said to them, ‘You are not My people,’ they will be called ‘sons of the living God.’
- Rom 2:28–29A man is not a Jew because he is one outwardly, nor is circumcision only outward and physical.
- John 1:47When Jesus saw Nathanael approaching, He said of him, “Here is a true Israelite, in whom there is no deceit.”
- Ps 73:1A Psalm of Asaph. Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart.
- Num 6:23–27“Tell Aaron and his sons: This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them:
- Isa 45:25In the LORD all descendants of Israel will be justified and will exult.
- Gal 5:25Since we live by the Spirit, let us walk in step with the Spirit.
- 1 Chr 12:18Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the chief of the Thirty, and he said: “We are yours, O David! We are with you, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, and peace to your helpers, for your God helps you.” So David received them and made them leaders of his troops.
- Phil 3:16Nevertheless, we must live up to what we have already attained.
- Gal 5:16So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.
- John 16:33I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”
- Ps 125:4–5Do good, O LORD, to those who are good, and to the upright in heart.
- John 14:27Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.
- Gal 1:3Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ,
- Rom 1:7To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
- Phil 4:7And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
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