Galatians 3:5
“He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles among you, doeth he it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?”
Galatians 3:5 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles among you, doeth he it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?
- DRADouay–Rheims
- He therefore who giveth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles among you; doth he do it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of the faith?
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- He therefore that supplieth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles among you, doeth he it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?
- DARBYDarby
- He therefore who ministers to you the Spirit, and works miracles among you, is it on the principle of works of law, or of the report of faith?
- WEBThe World English Bible
- He therefore who supplies the Spirit to you, and works miracles among you, does he do it by the works of the law, or by hearing of faith?
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- He, therefore, who is supplying to you the Spirit, and working mighty acts among you ; by works of law or by the hearing of faith is it?
- BPVBiblePics Version
- So, the one who supplies you with the Spirit and performs miracles among you, does he do this by following the law, or by believing what you heard?
Context: Galatians 3
3Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh?
4Have ye suffered so many things in vain? if it be yet in vain.
5He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles among you, doeth he it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?
6Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.
7Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham.
About Galatians 3: The Promise of the Spirit
Paul explains how the Spirit is received through faith in Jesus Christ, not through obedience to the law. He also cites Old Testament examples of the promise of the Spirit to illustrate the superiority of faith over the law.
Commentary
Galatians 3 is a powerful chapter that speaks to the importance of faith in the life of a believer. Paul begins by asking the Galatians a rhetorical question: “O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you?” (Galatians 3:1). Paul is asking them why they have abandoned the faith they once had and are now relying on the law for their salvation. He then goes on to remind them of the power of faith, saying, “For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but faith working through love” (Galatians 3:5). Paul is emphasizing that faith is the only thing that matters when it comes to salvation.