Galatians 5:4 nasb — You have been severed from Christ, you who are seeking to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace.

NASB

"You have been severed from Christ, you who are seeking to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace."

— Galatians 5:4, NASB

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Galatians 5 — Context

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It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery.

2

Behold I, Paul, say to you that if you receive circumcision, Christ will be of no benefit to you.

3

And I testify again to every man who receives circumcision, that he is under obligation to keep the whole Law.

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You have been severed from Christ, you who are seeking to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace.

5

For we through the Spirit, by faith, are waiting for the hope of righteousness.

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For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, but faith working through love.

7

You were running well; who hindered you from obeying the truth?

Galatians 5:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Galatians 5:4 say?
Galatians 5:4 in the NASB reads: “You have been severed from Christ, you who are seeking to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace.”
Where is Galatians 5:4 in the Bible?
Galatians 5:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Galatians, chapter 5, 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 5:4.
What translation should I read Galatians 5:4 in?
Galatians 5:4 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 5:4?
Galatians 5:4 reads (NASB): “You have been severed from Christ, you who are seeking to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace.” 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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