Galatians 6:18

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Brethren, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ [be] with your spirit. Amen.

Complete Jewish Bible:

The grace of our Lord Yeshua the Messiah be with your spirit, brothers. Amen.

Berean Standard Bible:

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. Amen.

American Standard Version:

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Brethren^{G80}, the grace^{G5485} of our^{G2257} Lord^{G2962} Jesus^{G2424} Christ^{G5547} be with^{G3326} your^{G5216} spirit^{G4151}. Amen^{G281}. To^{G4314} the Galatians^{G1052} written^{G1125} from^{G575} Rome^{G4516}.

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Commentary for Galatians 6:18

Galatians 6:18, the final verse of the epistle to the Galatians, encapsulates a key theme of the entire letter: the transformative power of God's grace through Jesus Christ. This verse serves as a benediction, a blessing that Paul, the apostle, bestows upon the Galatian believers. The historical context of the letter is crucial to understanding its message. Paul wrote to a community of Jewish and Gentile Christians in the region of Galatia, who were struggling with the question of whether Gentile converts needed to follow Jewish law, particularly circumcision, to be saved.

Throughout the letter, Paul argues fervently against the imposition of the Jewish law on Gentile believers, emphasizing that salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ and the grace of God, not through adherence to the law. In Galatians 6:18, "Brethren, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ [be] with your spirit. Amen," Paul concludes his argument by invoking the grace of Jesus Christ as the source of spiritual strength and sustenance for the Galatian Christians.

The verse reflects the early Christian understanding that the Holy Spirit, as the spirit of Christ, resides within believers, guiding and empowering them to live out their faith. The word "Amen," which means "so be it" or "truly," is an affirmation of the truth and reliability of Paul's closing wish for the Galatians. In essence, this verse serves as a prayer for the abiding presence of divine grace in the lives of the believers, a grace that is sufficient for all spiritual needs and challenges they might face. It is a fitting conclusion to a letter deeply concerned with the correct understanding of the Gospel and the freedom that comes from a relationship with Christ unencumbered by the law.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: G80
   There are 344 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀδελφός
   Transliteration: adelphós
   Pronunciation: ad-el-fos'
   Description: from Α (as a connective particle) and (the womb); a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like Α):--brother.
   
2. Strong's Number: G5485
   There are 147 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: χάρις
   Transliteration: cháris
   Pronunciation: khar'-ece
   Description: from χαίρω; graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude):--acceptable, benefit, favour, gift, grace(- ious), joy, liberality, pleasure, thank(-s, -worthy).
   
3. Strong's Number: G2257
   There are 365 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἡμῶν
   Transliteration: hēmōn
   Pronunciation: hay-mone'
   Description: genitive case plural of ἐγώ; of (or from) us:--our (company), us, we.
   
4. Strong's Number: G2962
   There are 687 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: κύριος
   Transliteration: kýrios
   Pronunciation: koo'-ree-os
   Description: from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title):-- God, Lord, master, Sir.
   
5. Strong's Number: G2424
   There are 935 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: Ἰησοῦς
   Transliteration: Iēsoûs
   Pronunciation: ee-ay-sooce'
   Description: of Hebrew origin (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites:--Jesus.
   
6. Strong's Number: G5547
   There are 530 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: Χριστός
   Transliteration: Christós
   Pronunciation: khris-tos'
   Description: from χρίω; anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus:--Christ.
   
7. Strong's Number: G3326
   There are 445 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: μετά
   Transliteration: metá
   Pronunciation: met-ah'
   Description: a primary preposition (often used adverbially); properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with which it is joined; occupying an intermediate position between ἀπό or ἐκ and εἰς or πρός; less intimate than ἐν and less close than σύν):--after(-ward), X that he again, against, among, X and, + follow, hence, hereafter, in, of, (up-)on, + our, X and setting, since, (un-)to, + together, when, with (+ -out). Often used in composition, in substantially the same relations of participation or proximity, and transfer or sequence.
   
8. Strong's Number: G5216
   There are 503 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὑμῶν
   Transliteration: hymōn
   Pronunciation: hoo-mone'
   Description: genitive case of ὑμεῖς; of (from or concerning) you:--ye, you, your (own, -selves).
   
9. Strong's Number: G4151
   There are 350 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πνεῦμα
   Transliteration: pneûma
   Pronunciation: pnyoo'-mah
   Description: from πνέω; a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit:--ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. Compare ψυχή.
   
10. Strong's Number: G281
    There are 208 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀμήν
    Transliteration: amḗn
    Pronunciation: am-ane'
    Description: of Hebrew origin (אָמֵן); properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it):--amen, verily.
    
11. Strong's Number: G4314
    There are 674 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πρός
    Transliteration: prós
    Pronunciation: pros
    Description: a strengthened form of πρό; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated):--about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in). In the comparative case, it denotes essentially the same applications, namely, motion towards, accession to, or nearness at.
    
12. Strong's Number: G1052
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Γαλάτης
    Transliteration: Galátēs
    Pronunciation: gal-at'-ace
    Description: from Γαλατία; a Galatian or inhabitant of Galatia:--Galatian.
    
13. Strong's Number: G1125
    There are 197 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: γράφω
    Transliteration: gráphō
    Pronunciation: graf'-o
    Description: a primary verb; to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe:--describe, write(-ing, -ten).
    
14. Strong's Number: G575
    There are 1465 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀπό
    Transliteration: apó
    Pronunciation: apo'
    Description: a primary particle; "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative):--(X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc.
    
15. Strong's Number: G4516
    There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Ῥώμη
    Transliteration: Rhṓmē
    Pronunciation: hro'-may
    Description: from the base of ῥώννυμι; strength; Roma, the capital of Italy:--Rome.