1 Paul, an apostle—sent not from men nor by a man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead— 2 and all the brothers and sisters[a] with me, To the churches in Galatia:

So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith. It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. Have you experienced so much in vain – if it really was in vain? Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. People reap what they sow.

Paul’s Greeting to the Galatians. 1 Paul, an apostle—sent not from men nor by man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead— 2 and all the brothers with me, To the churches of Galatia:

(1-5) He reproves the Galatians for revolting from the gospel of Christ under the influence of evil teachers. (6-9) He proves the Divine authority of his doctrine and mission; and declares what he was before his conversion and calling.

Paul’s Greeting to the Galatians. 1 Paul, an apostle—sent not from men nor by man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead— 2 and all the brothers with me, To the churches of Galatia:

The Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel beforehand to Abraham, saying, “ All the nations will be blessed in you. ”

These famous verses are the most searched, used, quoted, and most-read Bible verses in the entire book of Galatians.

* The one who called you: God or Christ, though in actuality Paul was the divine instrument to call the Galatians. * Accursed: in Greek, anathema; cf. Rom 9:3; 1 Cor 12:3; 16:22.

Summary: Galatians addresses the early Christian communities in Galatia, emphasizing salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. Paul defends his apostolic authority, warns against false teachings, and underscores the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in leading a life of freedom and grace.

These timeless truths are essential for living a Christ-centered life and understanding the depth of God’s grace. Each verse in this list is followed by a commentary to illuminate its relevance and application. “For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I still pleased men, I would not be a bondservant of Christ.”