Parallel Bible results for "Galatians 5:1-7"

Galatians 5:1-7

1 It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery.

1 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.

2 Behold I, Paul, say to you that if you receive circumcision, Christ will be of no benefit to you.

2 Mark my words! I, Paul, tell you that if you let yourselves be circumcised, Christ will be of no value to you at all.

3 And I testify again to every man who receives circumcision, that he is under obligation to keep the whole Law.

3 Again I declare to every man who lets himself be circumcised that he is obligated to obey the whole law.

4 You have been severed from Christ, you who are seeking to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace.

4 You who are trying to be justified by the law have been alienated from Christ; you have fallen away from grace.

5 For we through the Spirit, by faith, are waiting for the hope of righteousness.

5 For through the Spirit we eagerly await by faith the righteousness for which we hope.

6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, but faith working through love.

6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.

7 You were running well; who hindered you from obeying the truth?

7 You were running a good race. Who cut in on you to keep you from obeying the truth?