Galatians 3:4 nasb — Did you suffer so many things in vain--if indeed it was in vain?

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"Did you suffer so many things in vain--if indeed it was in vain?"

— Galatians 3:4, NASB

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Galatians 3 — Context

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You foolish Galatians, who has bewitched you, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified?

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This is the only thing I want to find out from you: did you receive the Spirit by the works of the Law, or by hearing with faith?

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Are you so foolish? Having begun by the Spirit, are you now being perfected by the flesh?

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Did you suffer so many things in vain--if indeed it was in vain?

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So then, does He who provides you with the Spirit and works miracles among you, do it by the works of the Law, or by hearing with faith?

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Even so Abraham BELIEVED GOD, AND IT WAS RECKONED TO HIM AS RIGHTEOUSNESS.

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Therefore, be sure that it is those who are of faith who are sons of Abraham.

Galatians 3:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Galatians 3:4 say?
Galatians 3:4 in the NASB reads: “Did you suffer so many things in vain--if indeed it was in vain?”
Where is Galatians 3:4 in the Bible?
Galatians 3:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Galatians, chapter 3, 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 3:4.
What translation should I read Galatians 3:4 in?
Galatians 3:4 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 3:4?
Galatians 3:4 reads (NASB): “Did you suffer so many things in vain--if indeed it was 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.
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