Galatians 5:21

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told [you] in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

Complete Jewish Bible:

and envy; in drunkenness, orgies and things like these. I warn you now as I have warned you before: those who do such things will have no share in the Kingdom of God!

Berean Standard Bible:

and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

American Standard Version:

envyings, drunkenness, revellings, and such like; of which I forewarn you, even as I did forewarn you, that they who practise such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Envyings{G5355}, murders{G5408}, drunkenness{G3178}, revellings{G2970}, and{G2532} such{G5125} like{G3664}: of the which{G3739} I tell{G4302} you{G5213} before{G4302}, as{G2531} I have{G4277} also{G2532} told you in time past{G4277}, that{G3754} they which do{G4238} such things{G5108} shall{G2816} not{G3756} inherit{G2816} the kingdom{G932} of God{G2316}.

Cross-References (KJV):

1 Corinthians 6:9

  • ¶ Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,

1 Corinthians 6:10

  • Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.

Romans 13:13

  • Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.

Romans 8:13

  • For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.

Ephesians 5:5

  • For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

Ephesians 5:6

  • Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.

Ephesians 5:18

  • And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;

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Commentary for Galatians 5:21

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G5355
    There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: φθόνος
    Transliteration: phthónos
    Pronunciation: fthon'-os
    Description: probably akin to the base of φθείρω; ill-will (as detraction), i.e. jealousy (spite):--envy.
  2. Strong's Number: G5408
    There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: φόνος
    Transliteration: phónos
    Pronunciation: fon'-os
    Description: from an obsolete primary (to slay); murder:--murder, + be slain with, slaughter.
  3. Strong's Number: G3178
    There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μέθη
    Transliteration: méthē
    Pronunciation: meth'-ay
    Description: apparently a primary word; an intoxicant, i.e. (by implication) intoxication:--drunkenness.
  4. Strong's Number: G2970
    There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κῶμος
    Transliteration: kōmos
    Pronunciation: ko'-mos
    Description: from κεῖμαι; a carousal (as if letting loose):--revelling, rioting.
  5. Strong's Number: G2532
    There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καί
    Transliteration: kaí
    Pronunciation: kahee
    Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
  6. Strong's Number: G5125
    There are 19 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: τούτοις
    Transliteration: toútois
    Pronunciation: too'-toice
    Description: dative case plural masculine or neuter of οὗτος; to (for, in, with or by) these (persons or things):--such, them, there(-in, -with), these, this, those.
  7. Strong's Number: G3664
    There are 43 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὅμοιος
    Transliteration: hómoios
    Pronunciation: hom'-oy-os
    Description: from the base of ὁμοῦ; similar (in appearance or character):--like, + manner.
  8. Strong's Number: G3739
    There are 1215 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὅς
    Transliteration: hós
    Pronunciation: ho
    Description: probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article ὁ); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that:--one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also οὗ.
  9. Strong's Number: G4302
    There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: προλέγω
    Transliteration: prolégō
    Pronunciation: prol-eg'-o
    Description: from πρό and λέγω; to say beforehand, i.e. predict, forewarn:--foretell, tell before.
  10. Strong's Number: G5213
    There are 567 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑμῖν
    Transliteration: hymîn
    Pronunciation: hoo-min'
    Description: irregular dative case of ὑμεῖς; to (with or by) you:--ye, you, your(-selves).
  11. Strong's Number: G2531
    There are 180 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καθώς
    Transliteration: kathṓs
    Pronunciation: kath-oce'
    Description: from κατά and ὡς; just (or inasmuch) as, that:--according to, (according, even) as, how, when.
  12. Strong's Number: G4277
    There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: προέπω
    Transliteration: proépō
    Pronunciation: pro-ep'-o
    Description: from πρό and ἔπω; to say already, to predict:--forewarn, say (speak, tell) before. Compare προερέω.
  13. Strong's Number: G3754
    There are 1189 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὅτι
    Transliteration: hóti
    Pronunciation: hot'-ee
    Description: neuter of ὅστις as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because:--as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
  14. Strong's Number: G4238
    There are 36 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πράσσω
    Transliteration: prássō
    Pronunciation: pras'-so
    Description: a primary verb; to "practise", i.e. perform repeatedly or habitually (thus differing from ποιέω, which properly refers to a single act); by implication, to execute, accomplish, etc.; specially, to collect (dues), fare (personally):--commit, deeds, do, exact, keep, require, use arts.
  15. Strong's Number: G5108
    There are 59 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: τοιοῦτος
    Transliteration: toioûtos
    Pronunciation: toy-oo'-tos
    Description: (including the other inflections); from τοί and οὗτος; truly this, i.e. of this sort (to denote character or individuality):--like, such (an one).
  16. Strong's Number: G2816
    There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κληρονομέω
    Transliteration: klēronoméō
    Pronunciation: klay-ron-om-eh'-o
    Description: from κληρονόμος; to be an heir to (literally or figuratively):--be heir, (obtain by) inherit(-ance).
  17. Strong's Number: G3756
    There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οὐ
    Transliteration: ou
    Pronunciation: ookh
    Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος.
  18. Strong's Number: G932
    There are 154 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: βασιλεία
    Transliteration: basileía
    Pronunciation: bas-il-i'-ah
    Description: from βασιλεύς; properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively):--kingdom, + reign.
  19. Strong's Number: G2316
    There are 1172 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: θεός
    Transliteration: theós
    Pronunciation: theh'-os
    Description: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ὁ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).