Paul, an apostle (not from men, neither through man, but through Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead),

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

who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us out of this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father?

to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

I marvel that you are so quickly deserting him who called you by the grace of Christ to a different "good news";

and there is not another "good news." Only there are some who trouble you, and want to pervert the Good News of Christ.

But when it was the good pleasure of God, who separated me from my mother's womb, and called me through his grace,

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

but they only heard: "He who once persecuted us now preaches the faith that he once tried to destroy."

I went up by revelation, and I explained to them the Good News which I proclaim among the Gentiles, but privately before those who were respected, for fear that I might be running, or had run, in vain.

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

This was because of the false brothers secretly brought in, who stole in to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage;

to whom we gave no place in the way of subjection, not for an hour, that the truth of the Good News might continue with you.

But from those who were reputed to be important (whatever they were, it makes no difference to me; God does not show partiality to man)?they, I say, who were respected imparted nothing to me,

(for he who appointed Peter to be an apostle of the circumcision appointed me also to the Gentiles);

and when they perceived the grace that was given to me, James and Cephas and John, they 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.

For before some people came from James, he ate with the Gentiles. But when they came, he drew back and separated himself, fearing those who were of the circumcision.

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

Foolish Galatians, who has cunningly deceived you, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was openly set forth as crucified?

He therefore who supplies the Spirit to you, and works miracles among you, does he do it by the works of the law, or by hearing of faith?

Know therefore that those who are of faith, the same are children of Abraham.

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

For as many as are of the works of the law are under a curse. For it is written, "Cursed is everyone who does not continue in all things that are written in the book of the law, to do them."

The law is not of faith, but, "The man who does them will live by them."

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

What then is the law? It was added because of transgressions, until the seed should come to whom the promise has been made. It was ordained through angels by the hand of a mediator.

But the Scriptures imprisoned all things under sin, that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe.

that he might redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of children.

However at that time, not knowing God, you were in bondage to those who by nature are not gods.

My children, of whom I am again in travail until Christ is formed in you?

For it is written, "Rejoice, you barren who do not bear. Break forth and shout, you that do not travail. For more are the children of the desolate than of her who has a husband."

But as then, he who was born according to the flesh persecuted him who was born according to the Spirit, so also it is now.

Yes, I testify again to every man who receives circumcision, that he is a debtor to do the whole law.

You are alienated from Christ, you who desire to be justified by the law. You have fallen away from grace.

You were running well. Who interfered with you that you should not obey the truth?

This persuasion is not from him who calls you.

I have confidence toward you in the Lord that you will think no other way. But he who troubles you will bear his judgment, whoever he is.

I wish that those who disturb you would cut themselves off.

envyings, murders, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these; of which I forewarn you, even as I also forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit the Kingdom of God.

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

Brothers, even if a man is caught in some fault, you who are spiritual must restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; looking to yourself so that you also are not tempted.

But let him who is taught in the word share all good things with him who teaches.

For he who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption. But he who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.

So then, as we have opportunity, let us do what is good toward all men, and especially toward those who are of the household of the faith.

For even they who receive circumcision do not keep the law themselves, but they desire to have you circumcised, that they may boast in your flesh.