Galatians 2:20

Galatians 2:21 kjv — I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.

King James Version

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

— Galatians 2:21, King James Version

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ASV
“I do not make void the grace of God: for if righteousness is through the law, then Christ died for nought.”
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WEB
“I don't make void the grace of God. For if righteousness is through the law, then Christ died for nothing!”
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NET
“I do not set aside God’s grace, because if righteousness could come through the law, then Christ died for nothing!”
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DARBY
“I do not set aside the grace ofGod; for if righteousness [is] by law, then Christ has died for nothing.”
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Galatians 2 — Context

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

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

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.

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

Galatians 2:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Galatians 2:21 say?

Galatians 2:21 in the King James Version reads: “I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain. ”

Where is Galatians 2:21 in the Bible?

Galatians 2:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Galatians, chapter 2, verse 21.

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 2:21.

What translation should I read Galatians 2:21 in?

Galatians 2:21 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 2:21?

Galatians 2:21 reads (KJV): “I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain. ” 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.

Galatians 2:21 kjv — I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.

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