Galatians 3:12 kjva — And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them."

— Galatians 3:12, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Galatians 3 — Context

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So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham.

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For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.

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But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith.

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And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them.

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Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:

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That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.

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Brethren, I speak after the manner of men; Though it be but a man’s covenant, yet if it be confirmed, no man disannulleth, or addeth thereto.

Galatians 3:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Galatians 3:12 say?
Galatians 3:12 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them.”
Where is Galatians 3:12 in the Bible?
Galatians 3:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Galatians, chapter 3, verse 12.
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 3:12.
What translation should I read Galatians 3:12 in?
Galatians 3:12 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 3:12?
Galatians 3:12 reads (KJVA): “And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them.” 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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