Galatians 2:18 asv — For if I build up again those things which I destroyed, I prove myself a transgressor.

American Standard Version

"For if I build up again those things which I destroyed, I prove myself a transgressor. "

— Galatians 2:18, American Standard Version

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Galatians 2 — Context

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We being Jews by nature, and not sinners of the Gentiles,

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yet knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we believed on Christ Jesus, that we might be justified by faith in Christ, and not by the works of the law: because by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.

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But if, while we sought to be justified in Christ, we ourselves also were found sinners, is Christ a minister of sin? God forbid.

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For if I build up again those things which I destroyed, I prove myself a transgressor.

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For I through the law died unto the law, that I might live unto God.

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

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I do not make void the grace of God: for if righteousness is through the law, then Christ died for nought.

Galatians 2:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Galatians 2:18 say?
Galatians 2:18 in the American Standard Version reads: “For if I build up again those things which I destroyed, I prove myself a transgressor. ”
Where is Galatians 2:18 in the Bible?
Galatians 2:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Galatians, chapter 2, verse 18.
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 2:18.
What translation should I read Galatians 2:18 in?
Galatians 2:18 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 2:18?
Galatians 2:18 reads (ASV): “For if I build up again those things which I destroyed, I prove myself a transgressor. ” 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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