Galatians 3:2

This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Galatians 3:2

BSB

I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law, or by hearing with faith?

AKJV

This only would I learn of you, Received you the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?

CPDV

I wish to know only this from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?

ERV

This only would I learn from you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?

NHEB

I just want to learn this from you. Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by hearing of faith?

SMT

This only wish I to learn from you, Received ye the Spirit from the works of the law, or from the hearing of faith?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Galatians 3:2

ThisG5124 onlyG3440Adverb Neuter wouldG2309VerbIlearnG3129Verb ofG575 youG5216ReceivedyeG2983VerbtheSpiritG4151Noun Neuter byG1537PrepositiontheworksG2041Noun NeuterofthelawG3551Noun Masculine orG2228 byG1537PrepositionthehearingG189Noun FeminineoffaithG4102Noun Feminine

Commentary for Galatians 3:2

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

Overview of Galatians 3:2

Summary

Question about receiving Spirit through faith

Place

Galatia

Event

Questioning foundation of spiritual reception

Estimated Time Period

c. 53 AD