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Galatians 6:14

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

I'm not about to brag about anything except Jesus dying on the cross for me. Because of what he did, this world's values and obsessions don't control me anymore, and I'm not trying to impress the world either.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The only flex that matters is what Jesus did on the cross.

📚 Historical Context

The Epistle to the Galatians was written by the Apostle Paul around AD 48-55 to churches in the region of Galatia, addressing false teachers who were promoting adherence to Jewish laws as necessary for salvation. In this letter, Paul strongly defends the gospel of grace through faith in Christ, emphasizing that believers are justified by faith alone, not by works of the law. In Galatians 6:14, Paul concludes by declaring his exclusive boast in the cross of Jesus, highlighting a radical break from worldly influences and a full commitment to Christ's redemptive work.

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