▲1.1 Paul, an apostle, (not of
men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who
raised him from the dead;) 1.2 And all
the brethren which are with me, unto the churches of Galatia: 1.3 Grace
[be] to you and peace from God the Father, and [from] our Lord Jesus
Christ, 1.4 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: 1.5 To whom
[be] glory for ever and ever. Amen. 1.6 I
marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the
grace of Christ unto another gospel: 1.7 Which
is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert
the gospel of Christ. 1.8 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. 1.9 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. 1.10 For do
I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet
pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ. 1.11 But I
certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not
after man. 1.12 For I
neither received it of man, neither was I taught [it], but by the
revelation of Jesus Christ. 1.13 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: 1.14 And
profited in the Jews' religion above many my equals in mine own nation,
being more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers. 1.15 But
when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother's womb, and called
[me] by his grace, 1.16 To
reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen;
immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood: 1.17
Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me;
but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus. 1.18 Then
after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with
him fifteen days. 1.19 But
other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord's brother. 1.20 Now
the things which I write unto you, behold, before God, I lie not. 1.21
Afterwards I came into the regions of Syria and Cilicia; 1.22 And
was unknown by face unto the churches of Judaea which were in Christ: 1.23 But
they had heard only, That he which persecuted us in times past now
preacheth the faith which once he destroyed. 1.24 And
they glorified God in me. ▲2.1 Then fourteen years after I
went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus with [me] also. 2.2 And I
went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I
preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them which were of
reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain. 2.3 But
neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be
circumcised: 2.4 And
that because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily
to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might
bring us into bondage: 2.5 To whom
we gave place by subjection, no, not for an hour; that the truth of the
gospel might continue with you. 2.6 But of
these who seemed to be somewhat, (whatsoever they were, it maketh no
matter to me: God accepteth no man's person:) for they who seemed [to
be somewhat] in conference added nothing to me: 2.7 But
contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was
committed unto me, as [the gospel] of the circumcision [was] unto Peter; 2.8 (For he
that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship of the
circumcision, the same was mighty in me toward the Gentiles:) 2.9 And
when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the
grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right
hands of fellowship; that we [should go] unto the heathen, and they
unto the circumcision. 2.10 Only
[they would] that we should remember the poor; the same which I also
was forward to do. 2.11 But
when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he
was to be blamed. 2.12 For
before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but
when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them
which were of the circumcision. 2.13 And
the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that Barnabas
also was carried away with their dissimulation. 2.14 But
when I saw that they walked not uprightly according to the truth of the
gospel, 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 live as do the Jews? 2.15 We
[who are] Jews by nature, and not sinners of the Gentiles, 2.16
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 justified 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. 2.17 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. 2.18 For if
I build again the things which I destroyed, I make myself a
transgressor. 2.19 For I
through the law am dead to the law, that I might live unto God. 2.20 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 Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. 2.21 I do
not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness [come] by the law,
then Christ is dead in vain. ▲3.1 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 you? 3.2 This
only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the
law, or by the hearing of faith? 3.3 Are ye
so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the
flesh? 3.4 Have ye
suffered so many things in vain? if [it be] yet in vain. 3.5 He
therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles
among you, [doeth he it] by the works of the law, or by the hearing of
faith? 3.6 Even as
Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness. 3.7 Know ye
therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of
Abraham. 3.8 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 blessed. 3.9 So then
they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham. 3.10 For as
many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is
written, Cursed [is] every one that continueth not in all things which
are written in the book of the law to do them. 3.11 But
that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, [it is]
evident: for, The just shall live by faith. 3.12 And
the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in
them. 3.13 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: 3.14 That
the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus
Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. 3.15
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. 3.16 Now to
Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to
seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ. 3.17 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 it should make the promise of none effect. 3.18 For if
the inheritance [be] of the law, [it is] no more of promise: but God
gave [it] to Abraham by promise. 3.19
Wherefore then [serveth] the law? It was added because of
transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise was made;
[and it was] ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator. 3.20 Now a
mediator is not [a mediator] of one, but God is one. 3.21 [Is]
the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had
been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness
should have been by the law. 3.22 But
the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith
of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe. 3.23 But
before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith
which should afterwards be revealed. 3.24
Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster [to bring us] unto Christ, that
we might be justified by faith. 3.25 But
after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster. 3.26 For ye
are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. 3.27 For as
many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. 3.28 There
is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is
neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. 3.29 And if
ye [be] Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to
the promise. ▲4.1 Now I say, [That] the heir,
as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he
be lord of all; 4.2 But is
under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father. 4.3 Even so
we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the
world: 4.4 But
when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of
a woman, made under the law, 4.5 To
redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption
of sons. 4.6 And
because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into
your hearts, crying, Abba, Father. 4.7
Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an
heir of God through Christ. 4.8 Howbeit
then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature
are no gods. 4.9 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 bondage? 4.10 Ye
observe days, and months, and times, and years. 4.11 I am
afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon you labour in vain. 4.12
Brethren, I beseech you, be as I [am]; for I [am] as ye [are]: ye have
not injured me at all. 4.13 Ye
know how through infirmity of the flesh I preached the gospel unto you
at the first. 4.14 And my
temptation which was in my flesh ye despised not, nor rejected; but
received me as an angel of God, [even] as Christ Jesus. 4.15 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 to me. 4.16 Am I
therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth? 4.17 They
zealously affect you, [but] not well; yea, they would exclude you, that
ye might affect them. 4.18 But
[it is] good to be zealously affected always in [a] good [thing], and
not only when I am present with you. 4.19 My
little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be
formed in you, 4.20 I
desire to be present with you now, and to change my voice; for I stand
in doubt of you. 4.21 Tell
me, ye that desire to be under the law, do ye not hear the law? 4.22 For it
is written, that Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, the other
by a freewoman. 4.23 But he
[who was] of the bondwoman was born after the flesh; but he of the
freewoman [was] by promise. 4.24 Which
things are an allegory: for these are the two covenants; the one from
the mount Sinai, which gendereth to bondage, which is Agar. 4.25 For
this Agar is mount Sinai in Arabia, and answereth to Jerusalem which
now is, and is in bondage with her children. 4.26 But
Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all. 4.27 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 which hath an husband. 4.28 Now
we, brethren, as Isaac was, are the children of promise. 4.29 But as
then he that was born after the flesh persecuted him [that was born]
after the Spirit, even so [it is] now. 4.30
Nevertheless what saith the scripture? Cast out the bondwoman and her
son: for the son of the bondwoman shall not be heir with the son of the
freewoman. 4.31 So
then, brethren, we are not children of the bondwoman, but of the free. ▲5.1 Stand fast therefore in the
liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again
with the yoke of bondage. 5.2 Behold,
I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you
nothing. 5.3 For I
testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to
do the whole law. 5.4 Christ
is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the
law; ye are fallen from grace. 5.5 For we
through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith. 5.6 For in
Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor
uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love. 5.7 Ye did
run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth? 5.8 This
persuasion [cometh] not of him that calleth you. 5.9 A
little leaven leaveneth the whole lump. 5.10 I have
confidence in you through the Lord, that ye will be none otherwise
minded: but he that troubleth you shall bear his judgment, whosoever he
be. 5.11 And I,
brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer
persecution? then is the offence of the cross ceased. 5.12 I
would they were even cut off which trouble you. 5.13 For,
brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only [use] not liberty for
an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another. 5.14 For
all the law is fulfilled in one word, [even] in this; Thou shalt love
thy neighbour as thyself. 5.15 But if
ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one
of another. 5.16 [This]
I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the
flesh. 5.17 For
the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh:
and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the
things that ye would. 5.18 But if
ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law. 5.19 Now
the works of the flesh are manifest, which are [these]; Adultery,
fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 5.20
Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife,
seditions, heresies, 5.21
Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which
I tell you before, as I have also told [you] in time past, that they
which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. 5.22 But
the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness,
goodness, faith, 5.23
Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. 5.24 And
they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and
lusts. 5.25 If we
live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. 5.26 Let us
not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one
another. ▲6.1 Brethren, if a man be
overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in
the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. 6.2 Bear ye
one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. 6.3 For if
a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth
himself. 6.4 But let
every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in
himself alone, and not in another. 6.5 For
every man shall bear his own burden. 6.6 Let him
that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all
good things. 6.7 Be not
deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he
also reap. 6.8 For he
that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he
that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. 6.9 And let
us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we
faint not. 6.10 As we
have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all [men], especially
unto them who are of the household of faith. 6.11 Ye see
how large a letter I have written unto you with mine own hand. 6.12 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. 6.13 For
neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to
have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh. 6.14 But
God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus
Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. 6.15 For in
Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor
uncircumcision, but a new creature. 6.16 And as
many as walk according to this rule, peace [be] on them, and mercy, and
upon the Israel of God. 6.17 From
henceforth let no man trouble me: for I bear in my body the marks of
the Lord Jesus. 6.18
Brethren, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ [be] with your spirit.
Amen.