Galatians 5:2 net — Listen! I, Paul, tell you that if you let yourselves be circumcised, Christ will be of no benefit to you at all!

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"Listen! I, Paul, tell you that if you let yourselves be circumcised, Christ will be of no benefit to you at all!"

— Galatians 5:2, NET Bible

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Galatians 5 — Context

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Freedom of the Believer For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be subject again to the yoke of slavery.

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Listen! I, Paul, tell you that if you let yourselves be circumcised, Christ will be of no benefit to you at all!

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And I testify again to every man who lets himself be circumcised that he is obligated to obey the whole law.

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You who are trying to be declared righteous by the law have been alienated from Christ; you have fallen away from grace!

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For through the Spirit, by faith, we wait expectantly for the hope of righteousness.

Galatians 5:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Galatians 5:2 say?
Galatians 5:2 in the NET Bible reads: “Listen! I, Paul, tell you that if you let yourselves be circumcised, Christ will be of no benefit to you at all!”
Where is Galatians 5:2 in the Bible?
Galatians 5:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Galatians, chapter 5, verse 2.
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 5:2.
What translation should I read Galatians 5:2 in?
Galatians 5:2 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 5:2?
Galatians 5:2 reads (NET): “Listen! I, Paul, tell you that if you let yourselves be circumcised, Christ will be of no benefit to you at all!” 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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