Galatians 2:18 nasb — "For if I rebuild what I have once destroyed, I prove myself to be a transgressor.

NASB

""For if I rebuild what I have once destroyed, I prove myself to be a transgressor."

— Galatians 2:18, NASB

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Galatians 2 — Context

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"We are Jews by nature and not sinners from among the Gentiles;

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nevertheless knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the Law but through faith in Christ Jesus, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, so that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the Law; since by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified.

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"But if, while seeking to be justified in Christ, we ourselves have also been found sinners, is Christ then a minister of sin? May it never be!

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"For if I rebuild what I have once destroyed, I prove myself to be a transgressor.

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"For through the Law I died to the Law, so that I might live to God.

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"I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the 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.

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"I do not nullify the grace of God, for if righteousness comes through the Law, then Christ died needlessly."

Galatians 2:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Galatians 2:18 say?
Galatians 2:18 in the NASB reads: “"For if I rebuild what I have once destroyed, I prove myself to be 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 (NASB): “"For if I rebuild what I have once destroyed, I prove myself to be 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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