Galatians
“For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
Galatians 5:14
Galatians 5:14 (KJV) speaks to love for others, love, and obedience — words set in Galatians, Paul's letter on freedom in Christ. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
Matthew 22:39“Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.”
Romans 13:10“And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.”
Luke 10:27“Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD.”
Leviticus 19:18“And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.”
Colossians 3:14“And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.”
Mark 12:31
Common questions
What does Galatians 5:14 mean?
In the King James Version, Galatians 5:14 reads: "For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself." The verse speaks to love for others, love, and obedience. To read it well, take it in the flow of Galatians 5 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Galatians 5:14 in the King James Version?
Yes. "For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself." is Galatians 5:14 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Galatians chapter 5.
What are some related Bible verses to Galatians 5:14?
Verses that sit beside Galatians 5:14 include Matthew 22:39, Romans 13:10, and Luke 10:27. Reading them alongside Galatians 5:14 deepens the theme of love for others.
How can I pray with Galatians 5:14?
Read Galatians 5:14 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.