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Galatians 2:21

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21I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness comes through the law,y then Christ diedz for nothing.

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Cross references

  1. yRm 7:5; 9:31; Gl 5:4; Php 3:6
  2. z1Co 8:11; Php 3:10

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

I do not nullify the grace of God, for if righteousness were through the law, then Christ died for no purpose.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing!”

NLTNew Living Translation

I do not treat the grace of God as meaningless. For if keeping the law could make us right with God, then there was no need for Christ to die.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

I do not declare invalid the grace of God, for if righteousness is through the law, then Christ died to no purpose.

KJV 1900King James Version

I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.