Galatians 5:6

Translations

Modern

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. What matters is faith expressing itself through love.

Traditional

For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.

Literal

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any power, but faith working through love.

Latin

Nam in Christo Jesu neque circumcisio aliquid valet, neque præputium: sed fides, quæ per caritatem operatur.

Original

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English

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. What matters is faith expressing itself through love.

Notes

Galatians 5:6

Faith in Jesus Christ gives us all of God's favor and grace, so we cannot gain more through our own efforts. We show our faith by loving others (see Romans 13:10; 14:17 –19; 2 Corinthians 8:8 –13).

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) By Faith Circumcision Circumcision in the New Testament Faith and Good Deeds Giving up Rights Loving Others Oppression of God’s People The Grace of God The Purpose of the Sinai Covenant

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Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing. Keeping God’s commandments is what counts.
1 Thessalonians 1:3
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James 2:14–26
What good is it, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith, but has no deeds? Can such faith save him?
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1 John 3:14–20
We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love our brothers. The one who does not love remains in death.
1 Peter 1:8
Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy,
Colossians 3:11
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Galatians 3:28
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1 John 4:18–21
There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment. The one who fears has not been perfected in love.
Hebrews 11:8
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People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

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

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Backsliders: Galatians Circumcision without Faith, Vain Circumcision: Abrogated Faith in Christ Faith: Works by Love Justification: General Scriptures Concerning Love to Man: Faith Works By Love: 0F Man for Jesus Ordinance: Insufficiency of, for Salvation Works: Insufficiency of, for Salvation

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