Galatians 4:21

Tell me, ye that desire to be under the law, do ye not hear the law?

Cross-reference

In Galatians 4:9, Paul asks how they can return to weak principles—both address turning back to the law.

In Galatians 3:10, Paul quotes the law's curse on works—both engage the law's demands to argue against legalism.

In Galatians 3:23, Paul describes being held captive under the law—here he asks those under law to listen to it.

Romans 3:19 Parallel

Romans 3:19 explicitly states the law speaks to those under the law, directly echoing Paul's question in Galatians 4:21. Same teaching.

Romans 6:14 Parallel

Romans 6:14 clarifies that being under law means sin has dominion, reinforcing Paul's challenge to those wanting law.

Romans 7:5 Parallel

Romans 7:5 shows the law arouses sinful passions, exposing the danger of desiring to be under law.

Romans 7:6 Contrast

Romans 7:6 says believers are released from the law, contrasting the bondage Paul questions.

Romans 9:30-32 illustrates Israel's failure to attain righteousness by law, echoing Paul's warning against law reliance.

Romans 10:3-10 contrasts law-righteousness with faith-righteousness, deepening Paul's critique of law-based religion.

Romans 7:1 Parallel

Romans 7:1 addresses those who know the law, similar to Galatians 4:21's 'you who desire to be under the law'. Both discuss law's binding nature.

1 Corinthians 9:20 uses the same phrase 'those under the law', echoing Paul's category in Galatians 4:21. Strong thematic link.

Hebrews 7:18 states the law is set aside as weak — directly answering Paul's implication that the law is insufficient.

1 Timothy 1:7 describes those who want to be law teachers but misunderstand — mirroring Paul's question about those under the law.