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Galatians 5:25Freedom & Spirit-led life
If we live by the Spirit, let's also walk by the Spirit.
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Interpretation

Paul urges a live spirit that is worked out in family life in Galatians 5:25—look for "spirit" and "live". Let live spirit in prayers we actually pray—turn worship into posture.

Context

The setting is Galatians—epistle/letter, developing live spirit. Read in Galatians 5, its force becomes clearer. It also intersects spirit & new life. Listen for “spirit” alongside “live”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early sources associate Galatians with Paul. In current research on Galatians, generally accepted as Pauline.. Scholars commonly date Galatians AD 48–55. The setting is the Freedom & Spirit-led life (epistle/letter). Spirit & New Life is especially relevant in this line.

More details
Traditional:Paul
Modern scholarship:Authentic Pauline.
Date:AD 48–55
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but leave the overall message intact.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46