Galatians 3:4

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Modern

Have you suffered so much for nothing, if it really was for nothing?

Traditional

Have ye suffered so many things in vain? if it be yet in vain.

Literal

Did you suffer so much in vain, if indeed even in vain?

Latin

…tanta passi estis sine causa? si tamen sine causa.

Original

Greek

English

Have you suffered so much for nothing, if it really was for nothing?

Notes

Galatians 3:4

Have you suffered so much for nothing? This might mean suffering, but the Galatian church's history does not suggest that. Paul likely referred to the spiritual experiences the Galatians had through the Holy Spirit (Galatians 3:3, 5). Depending on the law of Moses for a right relationship with God makes the Spirit's work seem meaningless.

Galatians 3:1–5:12

Paul now defends the truth of his message that a right relationship with God comes by faith in Christ alone. He argues against the idea that non-Jewish people must follow the law to be accepted by God.

Galatians 3:1–9

Paul compares the Galatians' spiritual experience (see 3:1 –5) with Abraham's (3:6 –9). He shows that both were made right with God through faith, not by following the law (Ephesians 2:8 –9).

Theme notes and profiles

Moses Paul (Saul) Biblical Law Spirit Empowerment The Holy Spirit’s Work The Law and the Spirit

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