Galatians 5:5

God's Word

However, in our spiritual nature, faith causes us to wait eagerly for the confidence that comes with God’s approval.

Cross References

Genesis 49:18

“I wait with hope for you to rescue me, O Lord.

Psalm 130:5

I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and with hope I wait for his word.

Psalm 25:3

No one who waits for you will ever be put to shame, but all who are unfaithful will be put to shame.

Psalm 25:5

Lead me in your truth and teach me because you are God, my savior. I wait all day long for you.

Psalm 62:5

Wait calmly for God alone, my soul, because my hope comes from him.

Hosea 12:6

Return to your God. Be loyal and fair, and always wait with hope for your God.

Romans 5:21

As sin ruled by bringing death, God’s kindness would rule by bringing us his approval. This results in our living forever because of Jesus Christ our Lord.

1 Corinthians 1:7

Therefore, you don’t lack any gift as you wait eagerly for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed.

Ephesians 2:18

So Jewish and non-Jewish people can go to the Father in one Spirit.

Philippians 3:9

and to have a relationship with him. This means that I didn’t receive God’s approval by obeying his laws. The opposite is true! I have God’s approval through faith in Christ. This is the approval that comes from God and is based on faith

1 Thessalonians 1:10

and to wait for his Son to come from heaven. His Son is Jesus, whom he brought back to life. Jesus is the one who rescues us from ⌞God’s⌟ coming anger.

2 Thessalonians 3:5

May the Lord direct your lives as you show God’s love and Christ’s endurance.

2 Timothy 4:8

The prize that shows I have God’s approval is now waiting for me. The Lord, who is a fair judge, will give me that prize on that day. He will give it not only to me but also to everyone who is eagerly waiting for him to come again.

Titus 2:13

At the same time we can expect what we hope for—the appearance of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.