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==The Letter of Paul to the Galatians, I==
[1] Paul an apostle -- not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead --
[1] Paul an apostle -- not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead --
[2] and all the brethren who are with me, To the churches of Galatia:
[2] and all the brethren who are with me, To the churches of Galatia:
[3]
[3] Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ,
Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ,
[4] who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father;
[4] who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father;
[5] to whom be the glory for ever and ever. Amen.
[5] to whom be the glory for ever and ever. Amen.
[6]
[6] I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and turning to a different gospel --
I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and turning to a different gospel --
[7] not that there is another gospel, but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ.
[7] not that there is another gospel, but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ.
[8] But even if we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you a gospel contrary to that which we preached to you, let him be accursed.
[8] But even if we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you a gospel contrary to that which we preached to you, let him be accursed.
[9] As we have said before, so now I say again, If any one is preaching to you a gospel contrary to that which you received, let him be accursed.
[9] As we have said before, so now I say again, If any one is preaching to you a gospel contrary to that which you received, let him be accursed.
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[10] Am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still pleasing men, I should not be a servant of Christ.
[11] For I would have you know, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not man's gospel.
[11]
For I would have you know, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not man's gospel.
[12] For I did not receive it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came through a revelation of Jesus Christ.
[12] For I did not receive it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came through a revelation of Jesus Christ.
[16] was pleased to reveal his Son to me, in order that I might preach him among the Gentiles, I did not confer with flesh and blood,
[16] was pleased to reveal his Son to me, in order that I might preach him among the Gentiles, I did not confer with flesh and blood,
[17] nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me, but I went away into Arabia; and again I returned to Damascus.
[17] nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me, but I went away into Arabia; and again I returned to Damascus.
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[18] Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to visit Cephas, and remained with him fifteen days.
Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to visit Cephas, and remained with him fifteen days.
[19] But I saw none of the other apostles except James the Lord's brother.
[19] But I saw none of the other apostles except James the Lord's brother.
[23] they only heard it said, "He who once persecuted us is now preaching the faith he once tried to destroy."
[23] they only heard it said, "He who once persecuted us is now preaching the faith he once tried to destroy."
[24] And they glorified God because of me.
[24] And they glorified God because of me.
==The Letter of Paul to the Galatians, II==
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[1] Then after fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along with me.
Then after fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along with me.
[2] I went up by revelation; and I laid before them (but privately before those who were of repute) the gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, lest somehow I should be running or had run in vain.
[2] I went up by revelation; and I laid before them (but privately before those who were of repute) the gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, lest somehow I should be running or had run in vain.
[8] (for he who worked through Peter for the mission to the circumcised worked through me also for the Gentiles),
[8] (for he who worked through Peter for the mission to the circumcised worked through me also for the Gentiles),
[9] and when they perceived the grace that was given to me, James and Cephas and John, who were reputed to be pillars, gave to me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, that we should go to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised;
[9] and when they perceived the grace that was given to me, James and Cephas and John, who were reputed to be pillars, gave to me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, that we should go to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised;
[10] only they would have us remember the poor, which very thing I was eager to do.
[10] <u>only they would have us remember the poor, which very thing I was eager to do. </u>
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[11] But when Cephas came to Antioch I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned.
But when Cephas came to Antioch I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned.
[12] For before certain men came from James, he ate with the Gentiles; but when they came he drew back and separated himself, fearing the circumcision party.
[12] For before certain men came from James, he ate with the Gentiles; but when they came he drew back and separated himself, fearing the circumcision party.
[19] For I through the law died to the law, that I might live to God.
[19] For I through the law died to the law, that I might live to God.
[20] I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
[20] I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
[21] I do not nullify the grace of God; for if justification were through the law, then Christ died to no purpose.
[21] I do not nullify the grace of God; for if justification were through the law, then Christ died to no purpose.
O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified?
==The Letter of Paul to the Galatians, III==
[1] O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified?
[2] Let me ask you only this: Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law, or by hearing with faith?
[2] Let me ask you only this: Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law, or by hearing with faith?
[4] Did you experience so many things in vain? -- if it really is in vain.
[4] Did you experience so many things in vain? -- if it really is in vain.
[5] Does he who supplies the Spirit to you and works miracles among you do so by works of the law, or by hearing with faith?
[5] Does he who supplies the Spirit to you and works miracles among you do so by works of the law, or by hearing with faith?
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[6] Thus Abraham "believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness."
Thus Abraham "believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness."
[7] So you see that it is men of faith who are the sons of Abraham.
[7] So you see that it is men of faith who are the sons of Abraham.
[8] And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel beforehand to Abraham, saying, "In you shall all the nations be blessed."
[8] And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel beforehand to Abraham, saying, "In you shall all the nations be blessed."
[9] So then, those who are men of faith are blessed with Abraham who had faith.
[9] So then, those who are men of faith are blessed with Abraham who had faith.
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[10] For all who rely on works of the law are under a curse; for it is written, "Cursed be every one who does not abide by all things written in the book of the law, and do them."
For all who rely on works of the law are under a curse; for it is written, "Cursed be every one who does not abide by all things written in the book of the law, and do them."
[11] Now it is evident that no man is justified before God by the law; for "He who through faith is righteous shall live";
[11] Now it is evident that no man is justified before God by the law; for "He who through faith is righteous shall live";
[13] Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us -- for it is written, "Cursed be every one who hangs on a tree" --
[13] Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us -- for it is written, "Cursed be every one who hangs on a tree" --
[14] that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.
[14] that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.
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[15] To give a human example, brethren: no one annuls even a man's will, or adds to it, once it has been ratified.
To give a human example, brethren: no one annuls even a man's will, or adds to it, once it has been ratified.
[16] Now the promises were made to Abraham and to his offspring. It does not say, "And to offsprings," referring to many; but, referring to one, "And to your offspring," which is Christ.
[16] Now the promises were made to Abraham and to his offspring. It does not say, "And to offsprings," referring to many; but, referring to one, "And to your offspring," which is Christ.
[17] This is what I mean: the law, which came four hundred and thirty years afterward, does not annul a covenant previously ratified by God, so as to make the promise void.
[17] This is what I mean: the law, which came four hundred and thirty years afterward, does not annul a covenant previously ratified by God, so as to make the promise void.
[18] For if the inheritance is by the law, it is no longer by promise; but God gave it to Abraham by a promise.
[18] For if the inheritance is by the law, it is no longer by promise; but God gave it to Abraham by a promise.
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[19] Why then the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the offspring should come to whom the promise had been made; and it was ordained by angels through an intermediary.
Why then the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the offspring should come to whom the promise had been made; and it was ordained by angels through an intermediary.
[20] Now an intermediary implies more than one; but God is one.
[20] Now an intermediary implies more than one; but God is one.
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[21] Is the law then against the promises of God? Certainly not; for if a law had been given which could make alive, then righteousness would indeed be by the law.
Is the law then against the promises of God? Certainly not; for if a law had been given which could make alive, then righteousness would indeed be by the law.
[22] But the scripture consigned all things to sin, that what was promised to faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe.
[22] But the scripture consigned all things to sin, that what was promised to faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe.
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[23] Now before faith came, we were confined under the law, kept under restraint until faith should be revealed.
Now before faith came, we were confined under the law, kept under restraint until faith should be revealed.
[24] So that the law was our custodian until Christ came, that we might be justified by faith.
[24] So that the law was our custodian until Christ came, that we might be justified by faith.
[26] for in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith.
[26] for in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith.
[27] For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
[27] For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
[28] There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
[28] <u>There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.</u>
[29] And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's offspring, heirs according to promise.
[29] And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's offspring, heirs according to promise.
I mean that the heir, as long as he is a child, is no better than a slave, though he is the owner of all the estate;
==The Letter of Paul to the Galatians, IV==
[1] I mean that the heir, as long as he is a child, is no better than a slave, though he is the owner of all the estate;
[2] but he is under guardians and trustees until the date set by the father.
[2] but he is under guardians and trustees until the date set by the father.
[4] But when the time had fully come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law,
[4] But when the time had fully come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law,
[5] to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.
[5] to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.
[6] And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, "Abba! Father!"
[6] <u>And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, "Abba! Father!"
[7] So through God you are no longer a slave but a son, and if a son then an heir.
[7] So through God you are no longer a slave but a son, and if a son then an heir.</u>
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[8] Formerly, when you did not know God, you were in bondage to beings that by nature are no gods;
Formerly, when you did not know God, you were in bondage to beings that by nature are no gods;
[9] but now that you have come to know God, or rather to be known by God, how can you turn back again to the weak and beggarly elemental spirits, whose slaves you want to be once more?
[9] but now that you have come to know God, or rather to be known by God, how can you turn back again to the weak and beggarly elemental spirits, whose slaves you want to be once more?
[10] You observe days, and months, and seasons, and years!
[10] You observe days, and months, and seasons, and years!
[11] I am afraid I have labored over you in vain.
[11] I am afraid I have labored over you in vain.
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[12] Brethren, I beseech you, become as I am, for I also have become as you are. You did me no wrong;
Brethren, I beseech you, become as I am, for I also have become as you are. You did me no wrong;
[13] you know it was because of a bodily ailment that I preached the gospel to you at first;
[13] you know it was because of a bodily ailment that I preached the gospel to you at first;
[19] My little children, with whom I am again in travail until Christ be formed in you!
[19] My little children, with whom I am again in travail until Christ be formed in you!
[20] I could wish to be present with you now and to change my tone, for I am perplexed about you.
[20] I could wish to be present with you now and to change my tone, for I am perplexed about you.
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[21] Tell me, you who desire to be under law, do you not hear the law?
Tell me, you who desire to be under law, do you not hear the law?
[22] For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by a slave and one by a free woman.
[22] For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by a slave and one by a free woman.
[29] But as at that time he who was born according to the flesh persecuted him who was born according to the Spirit, so it is now.
[29] But as at that time he who was born according to the flesh persecuted him who was born according to the Spirit, so it is now.
[30] But what does the scripture say? "Cast out the slave and her son; for the son of the slave shall not inherit with the son of the free woman."
[30] But what does the scripture say? "Cast out the slave and her son; for the son of the slave shall not inherit with the son of the free woman."
[31] So, brethren, we are not children of the slave but of the free woman.
[31] So, brethren, we are not children of the slave but of the free woman.
For freedom Christ has set us free; stand fast therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.
==The Letter of Paul to the Galatians, V==
[1] For freedom Christ has set us free; stand fast therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.
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[2] Now I, Paul, say to you that if you receive circumcision, Christ will be of no advantage to you.
Now I, Paul, say to you that if you receive circumcision, Christ will be of no advantage to you.
[3] I testify again to every man who receives circumcision that he is bound to keep the whole law.
[3] I testify again to every man who receives circumcision that he is bound to keep the whole law.
[11] But if I, brethren, still preach circumcision, why am I still persecuted? In that case the stumbling block of the cross has been removed.
[11] But if I, brethren, still preach circumcision, why am I still persecuted? In that case the stumbling block of the cross has been removed.
[12] I wish those who unsettle you would mutilate themselves!
[12] I wish those who unsettle you would mutilate themselves!
[13]
[13] For you were called to freedom, brethren; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love be servants of one another.
For you were called to freedom, brethren; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love be servants of one another.
[14] For the whole law is fulfilled in one word, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."
[14] For the whole law is fulfilled in one word, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."
[15] But if you bite and devour one another take heed that you are not consumed by one another.
[15] But if you bite and devour one another take heed that you are not consumed by one another.
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[16] But I say, walk by the Spirit, and do not gratify the desires of the flesh.
But I say, walk by the Spirit, and do not gratify the desires of the flesh.
[17] For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh; for these are opposed to each other, to prevent you from doing what you would.
[17] For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh; for these are opposed to each other, to prevent you from doing what you would.
[20] idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, anger, selfishness, dissension, party spirit,
[20] idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, anger, selfishness, dissension, party spirit,
[21] envy, drunkenness, carousing, and the like. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
[21] envy, drunkenness, carousing, and the like. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
[22] But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
[22] <u>But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
[23] gentleness, self-control; against such there is no law.
[23] gentleness, self-control; against such there is no law.</u>
[24] And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
[24] And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
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[25] If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit.
[26] Let us have no self-conceit, no provoking of one another, no envy of one another.
==The Letter of Paul to the Galatians, VI==
[1] Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Look to yourself, lest you too be tempted.
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Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Look to yourself, lest you too be tempted.
[2] Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
[2] Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
[4] But let each one test his own work, and then his reason to boast will be in himself alone and not in his neighbor.
[4] But let each one test his own work, and then his reason to boast will be in himself alone and not in his neighbor.
[5] For each man will have to bear his own load.
[5] For each man will have to bear his own load.
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[6] Let him who is taught the word share all good things with him who teaches.
Let him who is taught the word share all good things with him who teaches.
Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.
[7] <u>Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.</u>
[8] For he who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption; but he who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.
[8] For he who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption; but he who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.
[9] And let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due season we shall reap, if we do not lose heart.
[9] And let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due season we shall reap, if we do not lose heart.
[10] So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.
[10] So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.
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[11] See with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand.
See with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand.
[12] It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.
[12] It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.
[16] Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God.
[16] Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God.
[17] Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus.
[17] Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus.
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[18] The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.
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