Parallel Verses
Amplified
I do not ignore or nullify the [gracious gift of the] grace of God [His amazing, unmerited favor], for if righteousness comes through [observing] the Law, then Christ died needlessly. [His suffering and death would have had no purpose whatsoever.]”
New American Standard Bible
I do not nullify the grace of God, for
King James Version
I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.
Holman Bible
I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness comes through the law,
International Standard Version
I do not misapply God's grace, for if righteousness comes about by doing what the Law requires, then the Messiah died for nothing.
A Conservative Version
I do not disregard the grace of God, for if righteousness is through law, then Christ died in vain.
American Standard Version
I do not make void the grace of God: for if righteousness is through the law, then Christ died for nought.
An Understandable Version
[In doing this] I am not trying to disregard God's unearned favor, for if a person could become right with God by [perfect obedience to the requirements of] the law of Moses, then Christ died for nothing.
Anderson New Testament
I do not set aside the grace of God: for if righteousness be through law, then Christ has died in vain.
Bible in Basic English
I do not make the grace of God of no effect: because if righteousness is through the law, then Christ was put to death for nothing.
Common New Testament
I do not nullify the grace of God, for if righteousness comes through the Law, then Christ died for nothing."
Daniel Mace New Testament
I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if justification be by the law, Christ died to no purpose.
Darby Translation
I do not set aside the grace of God; for if righteousness is by law, then Christ has died for nothing.
Godbey New Testament
I do not make void the grace of God: for if righteousness was through law, then Christ died gratuitiously.
Goodspeed New Testament
I refuse to nullify the mercy of God. For if uprightness could be secured through law, then Christ died for nothing!
John Wesley New Testament
I do not make void the grace of God; for if righteousness is by the law, then Christ died in vain.
Julia Smith Translation
I put not away the grace of God for if justice through the law, Christ died in vain.
King James 2000
I do not nullify the grace of God: for if righteousness comes by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.
Lexham Expanded Bible
I do not declare invalid the grace of God, for if righteousness [is] through the law, then Christ died to no purpose.
Modern King James verseion
I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness is through law, then Christ died without cause.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
I despise not the grace of God: For if righteousness come of the law, then is Christ died in vain.
Moffatt New Testament
I do not annul God's grace; but if righteousness comes by way of the Law, then indeed Christ's death was useless.
Montgomery New Testament
I do not annul the grace of God; for if righteousness comes by way of the Law, then indeed Christ died Christ for nothing.
NET Bible
I do not set aside God's grace, because if righteousness could come through the law, then Christ died for nothing!
New Heart English Bible
I do not make void the grace of God. For if righteousness is through the law, then Christ died for nothing."
Noyes New Testament
I do not set aside the grace of God; for if righteousness come through the Law, then did Christ die for nought.
Sawyer New Testament
I do not reject the grace of God; for if rightousness is through the law, then Christ died for nothing.
The Emphasized Bible
I do not set aside the favour of God; for, if, through law, is righteousness, then, Christ, without cause, died.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
I do not set at nought the grace of God; for if righteousness came by the law, truly Christ hath died in vain.
Twentieth Century New Testament
I do not reject the love of God. If righteousness comes through Law, then there was no need for Christ to die!
Webster
I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness is attainable by the law, then Christ hath died in vain.
Weymouth New Testament
I do not nullify the grace of God; for if acquittal from guilt is obtainable through the Law, then Christ has died in vain."
Williams New Testament
I never can nullify the unmerited favor of God. For if right standing with God could come through law, then Christ died for nothing.
World English Bible
I don't make void the grace of God. For if righteousness is through the law, then Christ died for nothing!"
Worrell New Testament
I do not set aside the grace of God; for, if righteousness is through law, then Christ died needlessly!
Worsley New Testament
I do not frustate the grace of God: for if righteousness be by the law, then Christ died in vain.
Youngs Literal Translation
I do not make void the grace of God, for if righteousness be through law -- then Christ died in vain.
Themes
God » Grace of » May be rendered ineffectual
Grace » Divine » May be rendered ineffectual
Grace » God's » May be rendered ineffectual
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Topics
Interlinear
Atheteo
Atheteo
Ara
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Galatians 2:21
Prayers for Galatians 2:21
Questions on Galatians 2:21
Verse Info
Context Readings
Justified By Faith In Christ
20 I have been crucified with Christ [that is, in Him I have shared His crucifixion]; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body I live by faith [by adhering to, relying on, and completely trusting] in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me. 21 I do not ignore or nullify the [gracious gift of the] grace of God [His amazing, unmerited favor], for if righteousness comes through [observing] the Law, then Christ died needlessly. [His suffering and death would have had no purpose whatsoever.]”
Cross References
Galatians 3:21
Is the Law then contrary to the promises of God? Certainly not! For if a system of law had been given which could impart life, then righteousness (right standing with God) would actually have been based on law.
Hebrews 7:11
Now if perfection [a perfect fellowship between God and the worshiper] had been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people were given the Law) what further need was there for another and different kind of priest to arise, one in the manner of Melchizedek, rather than one appointed to the order of Aaron?
Psalm 33:10
The Lord nullifies the counsel of the nations;
He makes the thoughts and plans of the people ineffective.
Isaiah 49:4
Then I said, “I have labored in vain,
I have spent My strength for nothing and vanity (pride, uselessness);
However My justice is with the Lord,
And My reward is with My God.”
Jeremiah 8:8
“How can you say, ‘We are wise,
And the law of the Lord is with us [and we are learned in its language and teachings]’?
Behold, [the truth is that] the lying pen of the scribes
Has made the law into a lie [a mere code of ceremonial observances].
Mark 7:9
He was also saying to them,
Romans 8:31
What then shall we say to all these things? If God is for us, who can be [successful] against us?
Romans 10:3
For not knowing about God’s righteousness [which is based on faith], and seeking to establish their own [righteousness based on works], they did not submit to God’s righteousness.
Romans 11:6
But if it is by grace [God’s unmerited favor], it is no longer on the basis of works, otherwise grace is no longer grace [it would not be a gift but a reward for works].
1 Corinthians 15:2
By this faith you are saved [reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, and set apart for His purpose], if you hold firmly to the word which I preached to you, unless you believed in vain [just superficially and without complete commitment].
1 Corinthians 15:14
and if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is vain [useless, amounting to nothing], and your faith is also vain [imaginary, unfounded, devoid of value and benefit—not based on truth].
1 Corinthians 15:17
and if Christ has not been raised, your faith is worthless and powerless [mere delusion]; you are still in your sins [and under the control and penalty of sin].
Galatians 2:16
yet we know that a man is not
Galatians 2:18
For if I [or anyone else should] rebuild [through word or by practice] what I once tore down [the belief that observing the Law is essential for salvation], I prove myself to be a transgressor.
Galatians 5:2-4
Notice, it is I, Paul, who tells you that if you receive circumcision [as a supposed requirement of salvation], Christ will be of no benefit to you [for you will lack the faith in Christ that is necessary for salvation].