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"This persuasion is not from him who calls you."

— Galatians 5:8, World English Bible

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Galatians 5:8 in Other Translations

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KJV
“This persuasion cometh not of him that calleth you.”
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ASV
“This persuasion came not of him that calleth you. ”
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NET
“This persuasion does not come from the one who calls you!”
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DRB
“This persuasion is not from him that calleth you.”
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BBE
“This ready belief did not come from him who had made you his.”
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KJVA
“This persuasion cometh not of him that calleth you.”
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Galatians 5 — Context

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

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

You were running well! Who interfered with you that you should not obey the truth?

This persuasion is not from him who calls you.

A little yeast grows through the whole lump.

I have confidence toward you in the Lord that you will think no other way. But he who troubles you will bear his judgment, whoever he is.

But I, brothers, if I still preach circumcision, why am I still persecuted? Then the stumbling block of the cross has been removed.

Galatians 5:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Galatians 5:8 say?

Galatians 5:8 in the World English Bible reads: “This persuasion is not from him who calls you.”

Where is Galatians 5:8 in the Bible?

Galatians 5:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Galatians, chapter 5, verse 8.

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 5:8.

What translation should I read Galatians 5:8 in?

Galatians 5:8 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 5:8?

Galatians 5:8 reads (WEB): “This persuasion is not from him who calls you.” 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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