Paul, an apostlesent not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead

and all the brethren who are with me, to the churches of Galatia:

who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father,

to whom be the glory for ever and ever. Amen.

I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you by the grace of Christ and turning to a different gospel

which is really not another gospel; but there are some who are disturbing you, and want to pervert the gospel of Christ.

But when God, who had set me apart even from my mother's womb and called me through his grace, was pleased

nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me, but I went away into Arabia; and again I returned to Damascus.

they only heard it said, "He who once persecuted us is now preaching the faith he once tried to destroy."

I went up because of a revelation; and I set before them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles. But I did this privately to those who were of reputation, for fear that I was running or had run my race in vain.

But even Titus, who was with me, was not compelled to be circumcised, though he was a Greek.

But it was because of the false brethren secretly brought in, who had slipped in to spy out our freedom which we have in Christ Jesus, in order to bring us into bondage.

And from those who were reputed to be something (what they were makes no difference to me; God shows no partiality)those, I say, who were of repute added nothing to me;

(for he who effectually worked for Peter in his apostleship to the circumcised effectually worked for me also to the Gentiles),

and when they perceived the grace that was given to me, James and Cephas and John, who were reputed to be pillars, gave to me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, that we should go to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised.

"We ourselves, who are Jews by birth and not Gentile sinners,

yet who know that a man is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, so that we may be justified by faith in Christ, and not by works of the law, because by works of the law will no flesh be justified.

I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified?

Does he who supplies the Spirit to you and works miracles among you do so by works of the law, or by hearing with faith?

Therefore, be sure that it is those who are of faith who are sons of Abraham.

So then those who are of faith are blessed with Abraham, the man of faith.

For all who rely on works of the law are under a curse; for it is written, "Cursed is everyone who does not abide by all things written in the book of the law, to do them."

But the Law is not of faith; on the contrary, "He who does them shall live by them."

Christ redeemed us from the curse of the Law, having become a curse for usfor it is written, "Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree"

Why the Law then? It was added because of transgressions, having been ordained through angels by the agency of a mediator, until the seed would come to whom the promise had been made.

But the Scripture has bound everyone under sin, so that that what was promised by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe.

For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.

to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.

My children, with whom I am again in labor until Christ is formed in you

Tell me, you who want to be under law, do you not listen to the law?

This is allegorically speaking, for these women are two covenants. One is from Mount Sinai bearing children who are to be slaves; she is Hagar.

For it is written, "Rejoice, O barren woman who does not bear; break forth and shout, you who are not in labor; for the children of the desolate are more numerous than the children of her who has a husband."

But as at that time he who was born according to the flesh persecuted him who was born according to the Spirit, so it is now.

I testify again to every man who receives circumcision, that he is under obligation to keep the whole Law.

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

You were running well; who hindered you from obeying the truth?

This persuasion did not come from him who calls you.

I have confidence in the Lord that you will take no other view than mine; and the one who is troubling you will bear his judgment, whoever he is.

I wish that those who are troubling you would mutilate themselves!

envy, drunkenness, carousing, and the like. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.

Brethren, even if anyone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, so that you too will not be tempted.

Let the one who is taught the word share in all good things with him who teaches.

For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption; but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.

So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.

Those who want to make a good showing in the flesh try to compel you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.

For those who are circumcised do not even keep the Law themselves, but they desire to have you circumcised so that they may boast in your flesh.

Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God.