f | # The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians | f | # The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians |
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| ## Chapter 1 | | ## Chapter 1 |
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| 1 Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God th | | 1 Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God th |
| e Father, who raised him from the dead;) | | e Father, who raised him from the dead;) |
| 2 And all the brethren which are with me, unto the churches of Galatia: | | 2 And all the brethren which are with me, unto the churches of Galatia: |
| 3 Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ, | | 3 Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ, |
| 4 Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil | | 4 Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil |
| world, according to the will of God and our Father: | | world, according to the will of God and our Father: |
| 5 To whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. | | 5 To whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. |
| 6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace o | | 6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace o |
| f Christ unto another gospel: | | f Christ unto another gospel: |
| 7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert th | | 7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert th |
| e gospel of Christ. | | e gospel of Christ. |
| 8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than | | 8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than |
| that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. | | that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. |
| 9 As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto | | 9 As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto |
| you than that ye have received, let him be accursed. | | you than that ye have received, let him be accursed. |
n | 10 For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet p | n | 10 For do I now please men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet ple |
| leased men, I should not be the servant of Christ. | | ased men, I should not be the servant of Christ. |
| 11 But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not | | 11 But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not |
| after man. | | after man. |
| 12 For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelat | | 12 For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelat |
| ion of Jesus Christ. | | ion of Jesus Christ. |
| 13 For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews' religion, how | | 13 For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews' religion, how |
| that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it: | | that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it: |
| 14 And profited in the Jews' religion above many my equals in mine own nation, b | | 14 And profited in the Jews' religion above many my equals in mine own nation, b |
| eing more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers. | | eing more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers. |
| 15 But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother's womb, and called m | | 15 But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother's womb, and called m |
| e by his grace, | | e by his grace, |
| 16 To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediate | | 16 To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediate |
| ly I conferred not with flesh and blood: | | ly I conferred not with flesh and blood: |
| 17 Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me; but I w | | 17 Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me; but I w |
| ent into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus. | | ent into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus. |
| 18 Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with hi | | 18 Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with hi |
| m fifteen days. | | m fifteen days. |
| 19 But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord's brother. | | 19 But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord's brother. |
| 20 Now the things which I write unto you, behold, before God, I lie not. | | 20 Now the things which I write unto you, behold, before God, I lie not. |
| 21 Afterwards I came into the regions of Syria and Cilicia; | | 21 Afterwards I came into the regions of Syria and Cilicia; |
| 22 And was unknown by face unto the churches of Judaea which were in Christ: | | 22 And was unknown by face unto the churches of Judaea which were in Christ: |
| 23 But they had heard only, That he which persecuted us in times past now preach | | 23 But they had heard only, That he which persecuted us in times past now preach |
| eth the faith which once he destroyed. | | eth the faith which once he destroyed. |
n | 24 And they glorified God in me. | n | 24 And they glorified God on account of me. |
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| ## Chapter 2 | | ## Chapter 2 |
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| 1 Then fourteen years after I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took | | 1 Then fourteen years after I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took |
| Titus with me also. | | Titus with me also. |
| 2 And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I pr | | 2 And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I pr |
| each among the Gentiles, but privately to them which were of reputation, lest by | | each among the Gentiles, but privately to them which were of reputation, lest by |
| any means I should run, or had run, in vain. | | any means I should run, or had run, in vain. |
| 3 But neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumc | | 3 But neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumc |
| ised: | | ised: |
n | 4 And that because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily to | n | 4 Notwithstanding there were some brought in by false brethren unawares, who cam |
| spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us int | | e in privily to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they mig |
| o bondage: | | ht bring us into bondage: |
| 5 To whom we gave place by subjection, no, not for an hour; that the truth of th | | 5 To whom we gave place by subjection, no, not for an hour; that the truth of th |
| e gospel might continue with you. | | e gospel might continue with you. |
| 6 But of these who seemed to be somewhat, (whatsoever they were, it maketh no ma | | 6 But of these who seemed to be somewhat, (whatsoever they were, it maketh no ma |
| tter to me: God accepteth no man's person:) for they who seemed to be somewhat i | | tter to me: God accepteth no man's person:) for they who seemed to be somewhat i |
| n conference added nothing to me: | | n conference added nothing to me: |
| 7 But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was comm | | 7 But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was comm |
| itted unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter; | | itted unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter; |
| 8 (For he that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcisi | | 8 (For he that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcisi |
| on, the same was mighty in me toward the Gentiles:) | | on, the same was mighty in me toward the Gentiles:) |
| 9 And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grac | | 9 And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grac |
| e that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellow | | e that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellow |
| ship; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision. | | ship; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision. |
| 10 Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was f | | 10 Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was f |
| orward to do. | | orward to do. |
| 11 But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he w | | 11 But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he w |
| as to be blamed. | | as to be blamed. |
| 12 For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but wh | | 12 For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but wh |
| en they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of | | en they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of |
| the circumcision. | | the circumcision. |
| 13 And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that Barnabas also | | 13 And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that Barnabas also |
| was carried away with their dissimulation. | | was carried away with their dissimulation. |
n | 14 But when I saw that they walked not uprightly according to the truth of the g | n | 14 But when I saw that they walked not uprightly according to the truth of the g |
| ospel, I said unto Peter before them all, If thou, being a Jew, livest after the | | ospel, I said unto Peter before them all, If thou, being a Jew, livest after the |
| manner of Gentiles, and not as do the Jews, why compellest thou the Gentiles to | | manner of the Gentiles, and not as do the Jews, why compellest thou the Gentile |
| live as do the Jews? | | s to live as do the Jews? |
| 15 We who are Jews by nature, and not sinners of the Gentiles, | | 15 We who are Jews by nature, and not sinners of the Gentiles, |
| 16 Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith | | 16 Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith |
| of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justif | | of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justif |
| ied by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of | | ied by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of |
| the law shall no flesh be justified. | | the law shall no flesh be justified. |
| 17 But if, while we seek to be justified by Christ, we ourselves also are found | | 17 But if, while we seek to be justified by Christ, we ourselves also are found |
| sinners, is therefore Christ the minister of sin? God forbid. | | sinners, is therefore Christ the minister of sin? God forbid. |
| 18 For if I build again the things which I destroyed, I make myself a transgress | | 18 For if I build again the things which I destroyed, I make myself a transgress |
| or. | | or. |
| 19 For I through the law am dead to the law, that I might live unto God. | | 19 For I through the law am dead to the law, that I might live unto God. |
| 20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth | | 20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth |
| in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the So | | in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the So |
| n of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. | | n of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. |
| 21 I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, th | | 21 I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, th |
| en Christ is dead in vain. | | en Christ is dead in vain. |
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| ## Chapter 3 | | ## Chapter 3 |
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| 1 O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth | | 1 O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth |
| , before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among | | , before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among |
| you? | | you? |
| 2 This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law | | 2 This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law |
| , or by the hearing of faith? | | , or by the hearing of faith? |
| 3 Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the | | 3 Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the |
| flesh? | | flesh? |
| 4 Have ye suffered so many things in vain? if it be yet in vain. | | 4 Have ye suffered so many things in vain? if it be yet in vain. |
| 5 He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles among yo | | 5 He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles among yo |
| u, doeth he it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? | | u, doeth he it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? |
| 6 Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness. | | 6 Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness. |
| 7 Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of A | | 7 Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of A |
| braham. | | braham. |
| 8 And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith | | 8 And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith |
| , preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be | | , preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be |
| blessed. | | blessed. |
| 9 So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham. | | 9 So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham. |
| 10 For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is wri | | 10 For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is wri |
| tten, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in | | tten, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in |
| the book of the law to do them. | | the book of the law to do them. |
| 11 But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: f | | 11 But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: f |
| or, The just shall live by faith. | | or, The just shall live by faith. |
| 12 And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them. | | 12 And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them. |
| 13 Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: | | 13 Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: |
| for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: | | for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: |
n | 14 That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; | n | 14 That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; |
| that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. | | that they might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. |
| 15 Brethren, I speak after the manner of men; Though it be but a man's covenant, | | 15 Brethren, I speak after the manner of men; Though it be but a man's covenant, |
| yet if it be confirmed, no man disannulleth, or addeth thereto. | | yet when it be confirmed, no man disannulleth, or addeth thereto. |
| 16 Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seed | | 16 Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seed |
| s, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ. | | s, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ. |
| 17 And this I say, that the covenant, that was confirmed before of God in Christ | | 17 And this I say, that the covenant, that was confirmed before of God in Christ |
| , the law, which was four hundred and thirty years after, cannot disannul, that | | , the law, which was four hundred and thirty years after, cannot disannul, that |
| it should make the promise of none effect. | | it should make the promise of none effect. |
n | 18 For if the inheritance be of the law, it is no more of promise: but God gave | n | 18 For if the inheritance is of the law, then it is no more of promise: but God |
| it to Abraham by promise. | | gave it to Abraham by promise. |
| 19 Wherefore then serveth the law? It was added because of transgressions, till | | 19 Wherefore then the law was added because of transgressions, till the seed sho |
| the seed should come to whom the promise was made; and it was ordained by angels | | uld come to whom the promise was made in the law given to Moses, who was ordaine |
| in the hand of a mediator. | | d by the hand of angels to be a mediator of this first covenant (the law). |
| 20 Now a mediator is not a mediator of one, but God is one. | | 20 Now this mediator was not a mediator of the new covenant; but there is one Me |
| | | diator of the new covenant, who is Christ, as it is written in the law concernin |
| | | g the promises made to Abraham and his seed. Now Christ is the Mediator of life; |
| | | for this is the promise which God made unto Abraham. |
| 21 Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had bee | | 21 Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had bee |
| n a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been | | n a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been |
| by the law. | | by the law. |
| 22 But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of | | 22 But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of |
| Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe. | | Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe. |
| 23 But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith whi | | 23 But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith whi |
| ch should afterwards be revealed. | | ch should afterwards be revealed. |
n | 24 Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might | n | 24 Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster until Christ, that we might be justifi |
| be justified by faith. | | ed by faith. |
| 25 But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster. | | 25 But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster. |
| 26 For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. | | 26 For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. |
| 27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. | | 27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. |
| 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neit | | 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neit |
| her male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. | | her male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. |
n | 29 And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the | n | 29 And if ye are Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to th |
| promise. | | e promise. |
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| ## Chapter 4 | | ## Chapter 4 |
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| 1 Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a s | | 1 Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a s |
| ervant, though he be lord of all; | | ervant, though he be lord of all; |
| 2 But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father. | | 2 But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father. |
| 3 Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the w | | 3 Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the w |
| orld: | | orld: |
| 4 But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a w | | 4 But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a w |
| oman, made under the law, | | oman, made under the law, |
| 5 To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of | | 5 To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of |
| sons. | | sons. |
| 6 And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your h | | 6 And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your h |
| earts, crying, Abba, Father. | | earts, crying, Abba, Father. |
| 7 Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of | | 7 Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of |
| God through Christ. | | God through Christ. |
| 8 Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature a | | 8 Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature a |
| re no gods. | | re no gods. |
| 9 But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye | | 9 But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye |
| again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bon | | again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bon |
| dage? | | dage? |
| 10 Ye observe days, and months, and times, and years. | | 10 Ye observe days, and months, and times, and years. |
| 11 I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon you labour in vain. | | 11 I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon you labour in vain. |
t | 12 Brethren, I beseech you, be as I am; for I am as ye are: ye have not injured | t | 12 Brethren, I beseech you to be perfect as I am perfect; for I am persuaded as |
| me at all. | | ye have a knowledge of me, ye have not injured me at all by your sayings. |
| 13 Ye know how through infirmity of the flesh I preached the gospel unto you at | | 13 Ye know how through infirmity of the flesh I preached the gospel unto you at |
| the first. | | the first. |
| 14 And my temptation which was in my flesh ye despised not, nor rejected; but re | | 14 And my temptation which was in my flesh ye despised not, nor rejected; but re |
| ceived me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus. | | ceived me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus. |
| 15 Where is then the blessedness ye spake of? for I bear you record, that, if it | | 15 Where is then the blessedness ye spake of? for I bear you record, that, if it |
| had been possible, ye would have plucked out your own eyes, and have given them | | had been possible, ye would have plucked out your own eyes, and have given them |
| to me. | | to me. |
| 16 Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth? | | 16 Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth? |
| 17 They zealously affect you, but not well; yea, they would exclude you, that ye | | 17 They zealously affect you, but not well; yea, they would exclude you, that ye |
| might affect them. | | might affect them. |
| 18 But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing, and not only | | 18 But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing, and not only |
| when I am present with you. | | when I am present with you. |
| 19 My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed i | | 19 My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed i |
| n you, | | n you, |
| 20 I desire to be present with you now, and to change my voice; for I stand in d | | 20 I desire to be present with you now, and to change my voice; for I stand in d |
| oubt of you. | | oubt of you. |
| 21 Tell me, ye that desire to be under the law, do ye not hear the law? | | 21 Tell me, ye that desire to be under the law, do ye not hear the law? |
| 22 For it is written, that Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, the othe | | 22 For it is written, that Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, the othe |
| r by a freewoman. | | r by a freewoman. |
| 23 But he who was of the bondwoman was born after the flesh; but he of the freew | | 23 But he who was of the bondwoman was born after the flesh; but he of the freew |
| oman was by promise. | | oman was by promise. |
| 24 Which things are an allegory: for these are the two covenants; the one from t | | 24 Which things are an allegory: for these are the two covenants; the one from t |
| he mount Sinai, which gendereth to bondage, which is Agar. | | he mount Sinai, which gendereth to bondage, which is Agar. |
| 25 For this Agar is mount Sinai in Arabia, and answereth to Jerusalem which now | | 25 For this Agar is mount Sinai in Arabia, and answereth to Jerusalem which now |
| is, and is in bondage with her children. | | is, and is in bondage with her children. |
| 26 But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all. | | 26 But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all. |
| 27 For it is written, Rejoice, thou barren that bearest not; break forth and cry | | 27 For it is written, Rejoice, thou barren that bearest not; break forth and cry |
| , thou that travailest not: for the desolate hath many more children than she wh | | , thou that travailest not: for the desolate hath many more children than she wh |
| ich hath an husband. | | ich hath an husband. |
| 28 Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are the children of promise. | | 28 Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are the children of promise. |
| 29 But as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted him that was born aft | | 29 But as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted him that was born aft |
| er the Spirit, even so it is now. | | er the Spirit, even so it is now. |
| 30 Nevertheless what saith the scripture? Cast out the bondwoman and her son: fo | | 30 Nevertheless what saith the scripture? Cast out the bondwoman and her son: fo |
| r the son of the bondwoman shall not be heir with the son of the freewoman. | | r the son of the bondwoman shall not be heir with the son of the freewoman. |
| 31 So then, brethren, we are not children of the bondwoman, but of the free. | | 31 So then, brethren, we are not children of the bondwoman, but of the free. |
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| ## Chapter 5 | | ## Chapter 5 |
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| 1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be | | 1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be |
| not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. | | not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. |
| 2 Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit yo | | 2 Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit yo |
| u nothing. | | u nothing. |
| 3 For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to d | | 3 For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to d |
| o the whole law. | | o the whole law. |
| 4 Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the | | 4 Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the |
| law; ye are fallen from grace. | | law; ye are fallen from grace. |
| 5 For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith. | | 5 For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith. |
| 6 For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcisio | | 6 For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcisio |
| n; but faith which worketh by love. | | n; but faith which worketh by love. |
| 7 Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth? | | 7 Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth? |
| 8 This persuasion cometh not of him that calleth you. | | 8 This persuasion cometh not of him that calleth you. |
| 9 A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump. | | 9 A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump. |
| 10 I have confidence in you through the Lord, that ye will be none otherwise min | | 10 I have confidence in you through the Lord, that ye will be none otherwise min |
| ded: but he that troubleth you shall bear his judgment, whosoever he be. | | ded: but he that troubleth you shall bear his judgment, whosoever he be. |
| 11 And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecutio | | 11 And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecutio |
| n? then is the offence of the cross ceased. | | n? then is the offence of the cross ceased. |
| 12 I would they were even cut off which trouble you. | | 12 I would they were even cut off which trouble you. |
| 13 For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an | | 13 For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an |
| occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another. | | occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another. |
| 14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy n | | 14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy n |
| eighbour as thyself. | | eighbour as thyself. |
| 15 But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one | | 15 But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one |
| of another. | | of another. |
| 16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the | | 16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the |
| flesh. | | flesh. |
| 17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: a | | 17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: a |
| nd these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that | | nd these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that |
| ye would. | | ye would. |
| 18 But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law. | | 18 But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law. |
| 19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornicati | | 19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornicati |
| on, uncleanness, lasciviousness, | | on, uncleanness, lasciviousness, |
| 20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, | | 20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, |
| heresies, | | heresies, |
| 21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tel | | 21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tel |
| l you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such thin | | l you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such thin |
| gs shall not inherit the kingdom of God. | | gs shall not inherit the kingdom of God. |
| 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, g | | 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, g |
| oodness, faith, | | oodness, faith, |
| 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. | | 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. |
| 24 And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and l | | 24 And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and l |
| usts. | | usts. |
| 25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. | | 25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. |
| 26 Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one anot | | 26 Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one anot |
| her. | | her. |
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| ## Chapter 6 | | ## Chapter 6 |
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| 1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore su | | 1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore su |
| ch an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be temp | | ch an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be temp |
| ted. | | ted. |
| 2 Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. | | 2 Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. |
| 3 For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth h | | 3 For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth h |
| imself. | | imself. |
| 4 But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in hims | | 4 But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in hims |
| elf alone, and not in another. | | elf alone, and not in another. |
| 5 For every man shall bear his own burden. | | 5 For every man shall bear his own burden. |
| 6 Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all g | | 6 Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all g |
| ood things. | | ood things. |
| 7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he | | 7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he |
| also reap. | | also reap. |
| 8 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he tha | | 8 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he tha |
| t soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. | | t soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. |
| 9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we | | 9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we |
| faint not. | | faint not. |
| 10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unt | | 10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unt |
| o them who are of the household of faith. | | o them who are of the household of faith. |
| 11 Ye see how large a letter I have written unto you with mine own hand. | | 11 Ye see how large a letter I have written unto you with mine own hand. |
| 12 As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you to be | | 12 As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you to be |
| circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ. | | circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ. |
| 13 For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to h | | 13 For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to h |
| ave you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh. | | ave you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh. |
| 14 But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Chris | | 14 But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Chris |
| t, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. | | t, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. |
| 15 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcisi | | 15 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcisi |
| on, but a new creature. | | on, but a new creature. |
| 16 And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and | | 16 And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and |
| upon the Israel of God. | | upon the Israel of God. |
| 17 From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I bear in my body the marks of the | | 17 From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I bear in my body the marks of the |
| Lord Jesus. | | Lord Jesus. |
| 18 Brethren, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. | | 18 Brethren, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. |
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