Galatians 2:16 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

Here's what we know for sure: you can't earn your way to being right with God by following rules perfectly. It's about trusting Jesus Christ — that's literally it. Even we had to believe in Jesus to get right with God, not because we checked off every religious box. No one gets there by being perfect at following the law.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

You can't earn God's love by being perfect — it's a gift you receive by trusting Jesus.

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