Galatians 5:1-12
Freedom of the Christian
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Christ has liberated us into freedom. Therefore stand firm and don't submit again to a yoke of slavery.
2
Take note! I, Paul, tell you that if you get circumcised, Christ will not benefit you at all.
3
Again I testify to every man who gets circumcised that he is obligated to keep the entire law.
4
You who are trying to be justified by the law are alienated from Christ; you have fallen from grace!
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For by the Spirit we eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness from faith.
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For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision accomplishes anything; what matters is faith working through love.
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You were running well. Who prevented you from obeying the truth?
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This persuasion did not come from Him who called you.
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A little yeast leavens the whole lump of dough.
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In the Lord I have confidence in you that you will not accept any other view. But whoever it is who is troubling you will pay the penalty.
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Now brothers, if I still preach circumcision, why am I still persecuted? In that case the offense of the cross has been abolished.
12
I wish those who are disturbing you might also get themselves castrated!
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