Galatians 5:7

Freedom in Christ · Galatians 5:1–15
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Translations

Modern
You were running so well. Who has obstructed you from obeying the truth?
Traditional
Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth?
Literal
You were running well. Who obstructed you not to obey the truth?
Latin
Currebatis bene: quis vos impedivit veritati non obedire?

Original

Greek
English
You were running so well. Who has obstructed you from obeying the truth?

Notes

Living by faith is like running a race (see 1 Corinthians 9:24–27; Philippians 3:13–14; 2 Timothy 4:7–8). For the Galatians, the law became an obstacle instead of a support in this race (see Luke 11:52).

Glossary

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

Topics

Backsliders: Galatians Backsliders: General Scriptures Concerning Backsliding is Departing from the Simplicity of the Gospel Circumcision: Abrogated Finish the Race Games of the Christian Life Hindering Influence: Evil Race: Foot Race: Figurative Running Running the Race