Galatians 5:26

Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.

Cross-reference

In Galatians 5:15, Paul warns against biting and devouring — the destructive outcome of the provoking and envying forbidden in 5:26.

1 Peter 5:5 Contrast

In 1 Peter 5:5, believers are called to clothe themselves with humility, contrasting the pride and conceit of Galatians 5:26.

In James 3:14-16, envy and selfish ambition are called earthly and demonic — directly aligning with the envy and conceit in Galatians 5:26.

In Philippians 2:3, Paul explicitly warns against 'vain conceit' and 'selfish ambition' — the same vices as Galatians 5:26, urging humility.

Luke 14:10 Contrast

In Luke 14:10, Jesus teaches taking the lowest place — directly countering the conceit and self-promotion warned against in Galatians 5:26.

Romans 13:13 lists dissension and jealousy alongside other vices — directly parallel to the envy and provoking warned against here.

In 1 Corinthians 1:11, quarrels reported among believers — a real‑world example of the provoking that Paul warns against.

1 Corinthians 13:4 directly states that love does not envy, boast, or become proud — an exact mirror of the vices (conceit, envy) to avoid.

2 Corinthians 12:20 lists arrogance, jealousy, and quarreling — the same triad of conceit, envy, and provoking warned against here.

Acts 17:5 Parallel

In Acts 17:5, jealous Jews form a mob and riot — a specific instance of envy leading to provocation, mirroring the vices listed.

Philippians 2:3 explicitly forbids vain conceit and selfish ambition — a direct parallel to the conceit warned against, urging humility instead.

In 1 Timothy 6:4, Paul identifies conceit as the root of envy and quarrels — directly paralleling the warning against conceit here.

Luke 9:46 Parallel

In Luke 9:46, the disciples argue over who is greatest — a concrete example of the conceit and provoking warned against here.

In 1 Thessalonians 2:6, Paul exemplifies the humility commanded here by not seeking glory from people — a model of avoiding conceit.

James 4:16 Parallel

In James 4:16, boasting in arrogance is called evil — echoing the warning against conceit in Galatians 5:26.

In 1 Corinthians 3:7, Paul says only God gives growth, humbling human pride — opposing the conceit of Galatians 5:26.

Philippians 2:14 calls for doing everything without arguing — a specific example of the provoking behavior warned against, though less direct on envy.

2 Samuel 19:43 Historical context

In 2 Samuel 19:43, the tribes quarrel over status — a narrative example of the conceit and provoking forbidden in Galatians 5:26.