Galatians 5:1-3

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on Galatians 5:1-3

1It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be encumbered once more by a yoke of slavery.
2Take notice: I, Paul, tell you that if you let yourselves be circumcised, Christ will be of no value to you at all.
3Again I testify to every man who gets himself circumcised that he is obligated to obey the whole law.
— Galatians 5:1-3

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