Galatians 5:4

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.

Literal

You were severed from Christ, whoever are being justified in the law; you fell away from grace.

Latin

Evacuati estis a Christo, qui in lege justificamini: a gratia excidistis.

Original

Greek

English

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

Notes

Galatians 5:4

People who believe circumcision is needed for salvation depend on the law and themselves, not on Jesus Christ. These people are separated from Jesus and are outside of his grace (see Romans 5:2). They are under the law's judgment. They have lost the benefits of God’s grace (see Galatians 1:6; 1 Peter 5:12).

Galatians 5:2–6

The Judaizers were a group who believed in following the law of Moses. They taught that following the law would earn God's favor (compare Acts 15:1). However, this approach actually leads to separation from God. True righteousness comes to those who live in Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Circumcision Oppression of God’s People The Grace of God The Limitations of Law The Purpose of the Sinai Covenant Tolerance

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People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Circumcision Fruit of the Spirit Letter to the Galatians Peter, Second Letter of

Topics

Backsliding is Departing from the Simplicity of the Gospel Circumcision: Abrogated Circumcision: Trusting To, a Denial of Christ Grace: Justification By, Opposed to That by Works Justification Before God: Under the Gospel is not of Faith and Works United Justification: General Scriptures Concerning Once Saved Always Saved Works: Insufficiency of, for Salvation

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