Galatians 2:4 cpdv — but only because of false brothers, who were brought in unknowingly. They entered secretly to spy on our liberty, which…

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"but only because of false brothers, who were brought in unknowingly. They entered secretly to spy on our liberty, which we have in Christ Jesus, so that they might reduce us to servitude."

— Galatians 2:4, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Galatians 2 — Context

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Next, after fourteen years, I went up again to Jerusalem, taking with me Barnabas and Titus.

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And I went up according to revelation, and I debated with them about the Gospel that I am preaching among the Gentiles, but away from those who were pretending to be something, lest perhaps I might run, or have run, in vain.

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But even Titus, who was with me, though he was a Gentile, was not compelled to be circumcised,

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but only because of false brothers, who were brought in unknowingly. They entered secretly to spy on our liberty, which we have in Christ Jesus, so that they might reduce us to servitude.

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We did not yield to them in subjection, even for an hour, in order that the truth of the Gospel would remain with you,

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and away from those who were pretending to be something. (Whatever they might have been once, it means nothing to me. God does not accept the reputation of a man.) And those who were claiming to be something had nothing to offer me.

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But it was to the contrary, since they had seen that the Gospel to the uncircumcised was entrusted to me, just as the Gospel to the circumcised was entrusted to Peter.

Galatians 2:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Galatians 2:4 say?
Galatians 2:4 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “but only because of false brothers, who were brought in unknowingly. They entered secretly to spy on our liberty, which we have in Christ Jesus, so that they might reduce us to servitude.”
Where is Galatians 2:4 in the Bible?
Galatians 2:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Galatians, chapter 2, verse 4.
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 2:4.
What translation should I read Galatians 2:4 in?
Galatians 2:4 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 2:4?
Galatians 2:4 reads (CPDV): “but only because of false brothers, who were brought in unknowingly. They entered secretly to spy on our liberty, which we have in Christ Jesus, so that they might reduce us to servitude.” 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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