Galatians 5:11 net — Now, brothers and sisters, if I am still preaching circumcision, why am I still being persecuted? In that case the offe…

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"Now, brothers and sisters, if I am still preaching circumcision, why am I still being persecuted? In that case the offense of the cross has been removed."

— Galatians 5:11, NET Bible

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Galatians 5 — Context

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This persuasion does not come from the one who calls you!

9

A little yeast makes the whole batch of dough rise!

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I am confident in the Lord that you will accept no other view. But the one who is confusing you will pay the penalty, whoever he may be.

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Now, brothers and sisters, if I am still preaching circumcision, why am I still being persecuted? In that case the offense of the cross has been removed.

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I wish those agitators would go so far as to castrate themselves!

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Practice Love For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity to indulge your flesh, but through love serve one another.

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For the whole law can be summed up in a single commandment, namely,“You must love your neighbor as yourself.”

Galatians 5:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Galatians 5:11 say?
Galatians 5:11 in the NET Bible reads: “Now, brothers and sisters, if I am still preaching circumcision, why am I still being persecuted? In that case the offense of the cross has been removed.”
Where is Galatians 5:11 in the Bible?
Galatians 5:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Galatians, chapter 5, verse 11.
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 5:11.
What translation should I read Galatians 5:11 in?
Galatians 5:11 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 5:11?
Galatians 5:11 reads (NET): “Now, brothers and sisters, if I am still preaching circumcision, why am I still being persecuted? In that case the offense of the cross has been removed.” 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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