Bible Strands
Galatians 3:27
For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses Galatian believers who are debating the necessity of Mosaic law observance. He writes to establish that their status as God’s children rests solely on faith in Christ Jesus.
The words — ἐνεδύσασθε (enedysasthe) literally means “you have put on,” and ἐβαπτίσθητε (ebaptisthēte) means “you were baptized.” The text pairs these verbs to describe the believer’s transfer into union with Christ.
The thread — Paul links baptism to death with Christ in Romans 6:3 and to incorporation into one body in 1 Corinthians 12:13. The clothing metaphor reappears in Romans 13:14 as a directive for daily conduct.
Why it lands — The text states that those baptized into Christ have put on Christ. Readers must acknowledge that their spiritual identity and communal standing are now defined by this union, rendering ethnic, social, and gender divisions irrelevant to their status in him.
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The Greek words
King James Version
For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
Cross-references
- Romans 13:14 Instead, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the desires of the flesh.
- 1 Corinthians 12:13 For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink.
- Romans 6:3 Or aren’t you aware that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death?
- 1 Peter 3:21 And this water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body, but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
- Ephesians 4:24 and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.
- Colossians 3:10 and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.
- Acts 2:38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
- Colossians 2:10 And you have been made complete in Christ, who is the head over every ruler and authority.
- Job 29:14 I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; justice was my robe and my turban.
- Isaiah 61:10 I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.