Galatians 3:12 net — But the law is not based on faith, but the one who does the works of the law will live by them.

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"But the law is not based on faith, but the one who does the works of the law will live by them."

— Galatians 3:12, NET Bible

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Galatians 3 — Context

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So then those who believe are blessed along with Abraham the believer.

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For all who rely on doing the works of the law are under a curse, because it is written,“Cursed is everyone who does not keep on doing everything written in the book of the law.”

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Now it is clear no one is justified before God by the law, because the righteous one will live by faith.

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But the law is not based on faith, but the one who does the works of the law will live by them.

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Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us(because it is written,“Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree”)

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in order that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham would come to the Gentiles, so that we could receive the promise of the Spirit by faith.

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Inheritance Comes from Promises and not Law Brothers and sisters, I offer an example from everyday life: When a covenant has been ratified, even though it is only a human contract, no one can set it aside or add anything to it.

Galatians 3:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Galatians 3:12 say?
Galatians 3:12 in the NET Bible reads: “But the law is not based on faith, but the one who does the works of the law will live by 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 (NET): “But the law is not based on faith, but the one who does the works of the law will live by 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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