Galatians 3:9 web — So then, those who are of faith are blessed with the faithful Abraham.

World English Bible

"So then, those who are of faith are blessed with the faithful Abraham."

— Galatians 3:9, World English Bible

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Galatians 3 — Context

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Even as Abraham "believed God, and it was counted to him for righteousness."

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Know therefore that those who are of faith, the same are children of Abraham.

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The Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the Good News beforehand to Abraham, saying, "In you all the nations will be blessed."

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So then, those who are of faith are blessed with the faithful Abraham.

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For as many as are of the works of the law are under a curse. For it is written, "Cursed is everyone who doesn't continue in all things that are written in the book of the law, to do them."

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Now that no man is justified by the law before God is evident, for, "The righteous will live by faith."

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The law is not of faith, but, "The man who does them will live by them."

Galatians 3:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Galatians 3:9 say?
Galatians 3:9 in the World English Bible reads: “So then, those who are of faith are blessed with the faithful Abraham.”
Where is Galatians 3:9 in the Bible?
Galatians 3:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Galatians, chapter 3, verse 9.
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 3:9.
What translation should I read Galatians 3:9 in?
Galatians 3:9 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 3:9?
Galatians 3:9 reads (WEB): “So then, those who are of faith are blessed with the faithful Abraham.” 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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