Galatians 2:20 kjv — I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in t…

King James Version

"I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."

— Galatians 2:20, King James Version

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

Galatians 2:20 in Other Translations

6 versions All translations
  • ASV

    “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. ”

  • WEB

    “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.”

  • NET

    “I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So the life I now live in the body, I live because of the faithfulness of the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”

  • DRB

    “And I live, now not I: but Christ liveth in me. And that I live now in the flesh: I live in the faith of the Son of God, who loved me and delivered himself for me.”

  • BBE

    “I have been put to death on the cross with Christ; still I am living; no longer I, but Christ is living in me; and that life which I now am living in the flesh I am living by faith, the faith of the Son of God, who in love for me, gave himself up for me.”

  • KJVA

    “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.”

Galatians 2 — Context

17

But if, while we seek to be justified by Christ, we ourselves also are found sinners, is therefore Christ the minister of sin? God forbid.

18

For if I build again the things which I destroyed, I make myself a transgressor.

19

For I through the law am dead to the law, that I might live unto God.

20

I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

21

I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.

Galatians 2:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Galatians 2:20 say?
Galatians 2:20 in the King James Version reads: “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.”
Where is Galatians 2:20 in the Bible?
Galatians 2:20 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Galatians, chapter 2, verse 20.
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 2:20.
What translation should I read Galatians 2:20 in?
Galatians 2:20 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 2:20?
Galatians 2:20 reads (KJV): “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.” 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.
GodsGoodBook logo

GodsGoodBook

Making God's Word accessible to everyone

Experience the Bible like never before with multiple translations, powerful search tools, and features to make God's Word personal to you. Completely free, forever.

Features

15+ Bible Translations
Powerful Search Tools
Highlight & Annotate
Share Verses
100% Free Forever
© 2025 GodsGoodBookVersion 1.8.2