Galatians 1:8 cpdv — But if anyone, even we ourselves or an Angel from Heaven, were to preach to you a gospel other than the one that we hav…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But if anyone, even we ourselves or an Angel from Heaven, were to preach to you a gospel other than the one that we have preached to you, let him be anathema. "

— Galatians 1:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Galatians 1 — Context

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To him is glory forever and ever. Amen.

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I wonder that you have been so quickly transferred, from him who called you into the grace of Christ, over to another gospel.

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For there is no other, except that there are some persons who disturb you and who want to overturn the Gospel of Christ.

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But if anyone, even we ourselves or an Angel from Heaven, were to preach to you a gospel other than the one that we have preached to you, let him be anathema.

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Just as we have said before, so now I say again: If anyone has preached a gospel to you, other than that which you have received, let him be anathema.

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For am I now persuading men, or God? Or, am I seeking to please men? If I still were pleasing men, then I would not be a servant of Christ.

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For I would have you understand, brothers, that the Gospel which has been preached by me is not according to man.

Galatians 1:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Galatians 1:8 say?
Galatians 1:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But if anyone, even we ourselves or an Angel from Heaven, were to preach to you a gospel other than the one that we have preached to you, let him be anathema. ”
Where is Galatians 1:8 in the Bible?
Galatians 1:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Galatians, chapter 1, verse 8.
Who wrote Galatians?
Galatians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 48–55.
What is the book of Galatians about?
Galatians is Paul's fierce defense of justification by faith alone against teachers who would add the Law to the gospel. He argues that the Cross plus anything is no gospel — and that the freedom of the sons of God is not a license to sin but a Spirit-led life of love.
What are the major themes of Galatians?
Galatians explores themes including Justification by Faith, Freedom, Spirit vs. Flesh, Christian Liberty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Galatians 1:8.
What translation should I read Galatians 1:8 in?
Galatians 1:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Galatians 1:8?
Galatians 1:8 reads (CPDV): “But if anyone, even we ourselves or an Angel from Heaven, were to preach to you a gospel other than the one that we have preached to you, let him be anathema. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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