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Galatians 2:18

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If I was “trying to be good,” I would be rebuilding the same old barn that I tore down. I would be acting as a charlatan.

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

For if I rebuild what I tore down, I prove myself to be a transgressor.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

If I rebuild what I destroyed, then I really would be a lawbreaker.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

If I rebuild those things that I tore down, I show myself to be a lawbreaker.

NLTNew Living Translation

Rather, I am a sinner if I rebuild the old system of law I already tore down.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

For if I build up again these things which I destroyed, I show myself to be a transgressor.

KJV 1900King James Version

For if I build again the things which I destroyed, I make myself a transgressor.