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Galatians 3

Galatians 3:7

Faith and Belief · Galatians 3:1–9
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Translations

Modern
Understand, then, that those who have faith are sons of Abraham.
Traditional
Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham.
Literal
Know, then, that those of faith, these are sons of Abraham.
Latin
…cognoscite ergo quia qui ex fide sunt, ii sunt filii Abrahæ.

Original

Greek
English
Understand, then, that those who have faith are sons of Abraham.

Notes

Galatians 3:7

Non-Jewish believers in Jesus are truly part of Abraham's family. They become part of Abraham's family not by following the laws of Moses, but by trusting in God just as Abraham did (see Romans 4:9–17, 23–25; compare Matthew 12:48–50).

Galatians 3:6–9

Abraham's story shows that faith has always been the basis for a relationship with God and for receiving God's promises.

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).

Parallels

James 2:14–26

People

Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people

Glossary

Abraham as the Friend of God Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Bible, Quotations of the Old Testament in the New Testament Circumcision Covenant Elemental Spirits, Elements Ezekiel, Book of Faith Faithfulness Freedom, Liberty Inheritance Letter to the Galatians Peter, Second Letter of

Topics

Abraham: Faith of Abraham: God's Covenant With Adoption is by Faith Faith in Christ Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Titles and Names of Saints: Children of Abraham Works: Insufficiency of, for Salvation