Galatians 5

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 5 of 6

1 Therefore stand firm in the freedom with which Christ made us free and do not be held again with a yoke of slavery.

2 Behold, I, Paul, say to you that if you are circumcised, Christ will profit you nothing.

3 And I testify again to every man being circumcised, that he is a debtor to do all the Law,

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Chapter Summary

1 He moves them to stand in their liberty, 3 and not to observe circumcision: 13 but rather love, which is the sum of the law.

Key Greek Words

οὐδὲν any (man), aught, man G3762
κατηργήθητε abolish, cease, cumber G2673
πίστεως assurance, belief, believe G4102
οὔτε neither, none, nor (yet) G3777
ἀγάπης (feast of) charity(-ably), dear, love G26

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People & Context

Standing Firm in Freedom

Paul urges the Galatians not to return to the yoke of slavery or circumcision, emphasizing that faith working through love is what matters. He notes t…

Flesh vs. Spirit

Paul contrasts the destructive works of the flesh with the fruit of the Spirit. He instructs believers to walk in the Spirit and crucify the flesh wit…

Timeline

Standing Firm in Freedom

Paul urges the Galatians not to return to the yoke of slavery or circumcision, emphasizing that faith working through love is what matters. He notes the entire Law is fulfilled in loving one's neighbor.

Galatians 5:1-15
Flesh vs. Spirit

Paul contrasts the destructive works of the flesh with the fruit of the Spirit. He instructs believers to walk in the Spirit and crucify the flesh with its passions.

Galatians 5:16-26

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