Galatians 2:21

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Galatians 2:21

BSB

I do not set aside the grace of God. For if righteousness comes through the law, Christ died for nothing.

AKJV

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

CPDV

I do not reject the grace of God. For if justice is through the law, then Christ died in vain.

ERV

I do not make void the grace of God: for if righteousness is through the law, then Christ died for nought.

NHEB

I do not make void the grace of God. For if righteousness is through the law, then Christ died for nothing."

SMT

I put not away the grace of God for if justice through the law, Christ died in vain.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Galatians 2:21

IdoG114Verb notG3756 frustrateG114VerbthegraceG5485Noun FeminineofGodG2316Noun Masculine forG1063Conjunction ifG1487Conjunction righteousnessG1343Noun FemininecomebyG1223PrepositionthelawG3551Noun Masculine thenG686 ChristG5547AdjectiveisdeadG599VerbinvainG1432Adjective

Commentary for Galatians 2:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Galatians 2:21

Summary

Grace negated if righteousness comes from rules

Event

Asserting grace cannot coexist with legalism

Estimated Time Period

c. 53 AD