Galatians 6:14

Translations

Modern

But as for me, may I never boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.

Traditional

But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.

Literal

But for me, may it be never to boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.

Latin

Mihi autem absit gloriari, nisi in cruce Domini nostri Jesu Christi: per quem mihi mundus crucifixus est, et ego mundo.

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Greek

English

But as for me, may I never boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.

Notes

Galatians 6:14

Unlike the false teachers mentioned in 6:12–13, Paul wanted to increase God's glory. He did not want to increase his own reputation. Boasting about following the law would take away from recognizing the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.
In the Greco-Roman world, the cross seemed foolish to non-believers (5:11; 1 Corinthians 1:23; compare John 6:53 –61). But it is the foundation of a Christian's faith and hope (1 Corinthians 1:17 –18; 15:3; Philippians 2:8 –11; Colossians 1:20 –22; 2:14 –15).

Galatians 6:11–18

Paul picked up the writing tool from his amanuensis (secretary) and wrote a postscript himself. He did this to prove the letter was truly his and to make a final appeal.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Circumcision

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People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Boast Crucifixion Death Flesh Letter to the Galatians New Creation, New Creature World

Topics

Bragging Cross: Figurative Crucifixion: Figurative Humility: General Scriptures Concerning Love: 0F Man for Jesus Salvation: Saints: Glory In Sanctification: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Self-Denial: General Scriptures Concerning Self-Denial: should be Exercised in Being Crucified to the World The Atonement: Has Delivered Saints from The: Power of the World

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