Galatians 5:13

For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.

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Other Translations for Galatians 5:13

BSB

For you, brothers, were called to freedom; but do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh. Rather, serve one another in love.

AKJV

For, brothers, you have been called to liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.

CPDV

For you, brothers, have been called to liberty. Only you must not make liberty into an occasion for the flesh, but instead, serve one another through the charity of the Spirit.

ERV

For ye, brethren, were called for freedom; only use not your freedom for an occasion to the flesh, but through love be servants one to another.

NHEB

For you, brothers, were called for freedom. Only do not use your freedom for gain to the flesh, but through love be servants to one another.

SMT

For ye were called to liberty brethren; only not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but through love serve ye one another.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Galatians 5:13

ForG1063Conjunction brethrenG80Noun Masculine yeG5210havebeencalledG2564Verb untoG1909Preposition libertyG1657Noun Feminine onlyG3440Adverb NeuterusenotG3361 libertyG1657Noun Feminine forG1519PrepositionanoccasionG874Noun FemininetothefleshG4561Noun Feminine butG235Conjunction byG1223Preposition loveG26Noun Feminine serveG1398VerboneanotherG240

Commentary for Galatians 5:13

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

Overview of Galatians 5:13

Summary

Freedom requires loving service to others.

Event

Instructing about proper use of liberty

Estimated Time Period

c. 49-53 AD