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1 O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? It was before your eyes that Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified. 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? You foolish Galatians, who has bewitched you, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed <i>as</i> crucified? You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified.
2 I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law, or by hearing with faith? Let me ask you only this: Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law or by hearing with faith? This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? This is the only thing I want to find out from you: did you receive the Spirit by works of the Law, or by hearing with faith? I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by believing what you heard?
3 Are you so foolish? After starting in the Spirit, are you now finishing in the flesh? Are you so foolish? Having begun by the Spirit, are you now being perfected by the flesh? Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh? Are you so foolish? Having begun by the Spirit, are you now being perfected by the flesh? Are you so foolish? After beginning by means of the Spirit, are you now trying to finish by means of the flesh?
4 Have you suffered so much for nothing, if it really was for nothing? Did you suffer so many things in vain—if indeed it was in vain? Have ye suffered so many things in vain? if <i>it be</i> yet in vain. Did you suffer so many things in vain—if indeed it was in vain? Have you experienced so much in vain—if it really was in vain?
5 Does God lavish His Spirit on you and work miracles among you because you practice the law, or because you hear and believe? 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— He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles among you, <i>doeth he it</i> by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? So then, does He who provides you with the Spirit and works miracles among you, do it by works of the Law, or by hearing with faith? So again I ask, does God give you his Spirit and work miracles among you by the works of the law, or by your believing what you heard?
6 So also, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” just as Abraham “believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness”? Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness. Just as Abraham BELIEVED GOD, AND IT WAS CREDITED TO HIM AS RIGHTEOUSNESS. So also Abraham “believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”
7 Understand, then, that those who have faith are sons of Abraham. Know then that it is those of faith who are the sons of Abraham. Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham. Therefore, recognize that it is those who are of faith who are sons of Abraham. Understand, then, that those who have faith are children of Abraham.
8 The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and foretold the gospel to Abraham: “All nations will be blessed through you.” 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.” And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, <i>saying</i>, In thee shall all nations be blessed. The Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel beforehand to Abraham, <i>saying,</i> “ALL THE NATIONS WILL BE BLESSED IN YOU.” Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and announced the gospel in advance to Abraham: “All nations will be blessed through you.”
9 So those who have faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith. So then, those who are of faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith. So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham. So then, those who are of faith are blessed with Abraham, the believer. So those who rely on faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith.
10 All who rely on works of the law are under a curse. For it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.” For all who rely on works of the law are under a curse; for it is written, “Cursed be everyone who does not abide by all things written in the Book of the Law, and do them.” For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed <i>is</i> every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them. For all who are of works of the Law are under a curse; for it is written: “CURSED IS EVERYONE WHO DOES NOT ABIDE BY ALL THE THINGS WRITTEN IN THE BOOK OF THE LAW, TO DO THEM.” For all who rely on the works of the law are under a curse, as it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.”
11 Now it is clear that no one is justified before God by the law, because, “The righteous will live by faith.” Now it is evident that no one is justified before God by the law, for “The righteous shall live by faith.” But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, <i>it is</i> evident: for, The just shall live by faith. Now, that no one is justified by the Law before God is evident; for, “THE RIGHTEOUS ONE WILL LIVE BY FAITH.” Clearly no one who relies on the law is justified before God, because “the righteous will live by faith.”
12 The law, however, is not based on faith; on the contrary, “The man who does these things will live by them.” But the law is not of faith, rather “The one who does them shall live by them.” And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them. However, the Law is not of faith; on the contrary, “THE PERSON WHO PERFORMS THEM WILL LIVE BY THEM.” The law is not based on faith; on the contrary, it says, “The person who does these things will live by them.”
13 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us. For it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.” Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree”— Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed <i>is</i> every one that hangeth on a tree: Christ redeemed us from the curse of the Law, having become a curse for us—for it is written: “CURSED IS EVERYONE WHO HANGS ON A TREE”— Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a pole.”
14 He redeemed us in order that the blessing promised to Abraham would come to the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit. so that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles, so that we might receive the promised Spirit through faith. That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. in order that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham would come to the Gentiles, so that we would receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit.
15 Brothers, let me put this in human terms. Even a human covenant, once it is ratified, cannot be canceled or amended. To give a human example, brothers: even with a man-made covenant, no one annuls it or adds to it once it has been ratified. Brethren, I speak after the manner of men; Though <i>it be</i> but a man's covenant, yet <i>if it be</i> confirmed, no man disannulleth, or addeth thereto. Brothers <i>and sisters,</i> I speak in terms of human relations: even though it is <i>only</i> a man’s covenant, yet when it has been ratified, no one sets it aside or adds conditions to it. Brothers and sisters, let me take an example from everyday life. Just as no one can set aside or add to a human covenant that has been duly established, so it is in this case.
16 The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. The Scripture does not say, “and to seeds, meaning many, but “and to your seed,” meaning One, who is Christ. 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,” who is Christ. 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. Now the promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. He does not say, “And to seeds,” as <i>one would in referring</i> to many, but <i>rather</i> as <i>in referring</i> to one, “And to your seed,” that is, Christ. The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. Scripture does not say “and to seeds,” meaning many people, but “and to your seed,” meaning one person, who is Christ.
17 What I mean is this: The law that came 430 years later does not revoke the covenant previously established by God, so as to nullify the promise. This is what I mean: the law, which came 430 years afterward, does not annul a covenant previously ratified by God, so as to make the promise void. And this I say, <i>that</i> 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. What I am saying is this: the Law, which came 430 years later, does not invalidate a covenant previously ratified by God, so as to nullify the promise. What I mean is this: The law, introduced 430 years later, does not set aside the covenant previously established by God and thus do away with the promise.
18 For if the inheritance depends on the law, then it no longer depends on a promise; but God freely granted it to Abraham through a promise. For if the inheritance comes by the law, it no longer comes by promise; but God gave it to Abraham by a promise. For if the inheritance <i>be</i> of the law, <i>it is</i> no more of promise: but God gave <i>it</i> to Abraham by promise. For if the inheritance is based on law, it is no longer based on a promise; but God has granted it to Abraham by means of a promise. For if the inheritance depends on the law, then it no longer depends on the promise; but God in his grace gave it to Abraham through a promise.
19 Why then was the law given? It was added because of transgressions, until the arrival of the seed to whom the promise referred. It was administered through angels by a mediator. Why then the law? It was added because of transgressions, until the offspring should come to whom the promise had been made, and it was put in place through angels by an intermediary. Wherefore then <i>serveth</i> the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise was made; <i>and it was</i> ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator. Why the Law then? It was added on account of the violations, having been ordered through angels at the hand of a mediator, until the Seed would come to whom the promise had been made. Why, then, was the law given at all? It was added because of transgressions until the Seed to whom the promise referred had come. The law was given through angels and entrusted to a mediator.
20 A mediator is unnecessary, however, for only one party; but God is one. Now an intermediary implies more than one, but God is one. Now a mediator is not <i>a mediator</i> of one, but God is one. Now a mediator is not for one <i>party only;</i> but God is <i>only</i> one. A mediator, however, implies more than one party; but God is one.
21 Is the law, then, opposed to the promises of God? Certainly not! For if a law had been given that could impart life, then righteousness would certainly have come from the law. Is the law then contrary to the promises of God? Certainly not! For if a law had been given that could give life, then righteousness would indeed be by the law. <i>Is</i> 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. Is the Law then contrary to the promises of God? Far from it! For if a law had been given that was able to impart life, then righteousness would indeed have been based on law. Is the law, therefore, opposed to the promises of God? Absolutely not! For if a law had been given that could impart life, then righteousness would certainly have come by the law.
22 But the Scripture pronounces all things confined by sin, so that by faith in Jesus Christ the promise might be given to those who believe. But the Scripture imprisoned everything under sin, so that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe. But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe. But the Scripture has confined everyone under sin, so that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe. But Scripture has locked up everything under the control of sin, so that what was promised, being given through faith in Jesus Christ, might be given to those who believe.
23 Before this faith came, we were held in custody under the law, locked up until faith should be revealed. Now before faith came, we were held captive under the law, imprisoned until the coming faith would be revealed. But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed. But before faith came, we were kept in custody under the Law, being confined for the faith that was destined to be revealed. Before the coming of this faith, we were held in custody under the law, locked up until the faith that was to come would be revealed.
24 So the law became our guardian to lead us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith. So then, the law was our guardian until Christ came, in order that we might be justified by faith. Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster <i>to bring us</i> unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. Therefore the Law has become our guardian <i>to lead us</i> to Christ, so that we may be justified by faith. So the law was our guardian until Christ came that we might be justified by faith.
25 Now that faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian. But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian, But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster. But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian. Now that this faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian.
26 You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. for in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. For you are all sons <i>and daughters</i> of God through faith in Christ Jesus. So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith,
27 For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.
28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. 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. 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. There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
29 And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed and heirs according to the promise. And if you are Christ’s, then you are Abraham’s offspring, heirs according to promise. And if ye <i>be</i> Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise. And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s descendants, heirs according to promise. If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.
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