Galatians 5 Comparison: Douay-Rheims vs King James Version
Galatians 5
1Stand fast and be not held again under the yoke of bondage.
2Behold, I Paul tell you, that if you be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing.
3And I testify again to every man circumcising himself that he is a debtor to do the whole law.
4You are made void of Christ, you who are justified in the law: you are fallen from grace.
5For we in spirit, by faith, wait for the hope of justice.
6For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing nor uncircumcision: but faith that worketh by Charity.
7You did run well. What hath hindered you, that you should not obey the truth?
8This persuasion is not from him that calleth you.
9A little leaven corrupteth the whole lump.
10I have confidence in you in the Lord that you will not be of another mind: but he that troubleth you shall bear the judgment, whosoever he be.
11And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? Then is the scandal of the cross made void.
12I would they were even cut off, who trouble you.
13For you, brethren, have been called unto liberty. Only make not liberty an occasion to the flesh: but by charity of the spirit serve one another.
14For all the law is fulfilled in one word: Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
15But if you bite and devour one another: take heed you be not consumed one of another.
16I say then: Walk in the spirit: and you shall not fulfill the lusts of the flesh.
17For the flesh lusteth against the spirit: and the spirit against the flesh: For these are contrary one to another: so that you do not the things that you would.
18But if you are led by the spirit, you are not under the law.
19Now the works of the flesh are manifest: which are fornication, uncleanness, immodesty, luxury,
20Idolatry, witchcrafts, enmities, contentions, emulations, wraths, quarrels, dissensions, sects,
21Envies, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like. Of the which I foretell you, as I have foretold to you, that they who do such things shall not obtain the kingdom of God.
22But the fruit of the Spirit is, charity, joy, peace, patience, benignity, goodness, longanimity,
23Mildness, faith, modesty, continency, chastity. Against such there is no law.
24And they that are Christ's have crucified their flesh, with the vices and concupiscences.
25If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.
26Let us not be made desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.
Galatians 5
1Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
2Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing.
3For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole law.
4Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.
5For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith.
6For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.
7Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth?
8This persuasion cometh not of him that calleth you.
9A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump.
10I have confidence in you through the Lord, that ye will be none otherwise minded: but he that troubleth you shall bear his judgment, whosoever he be.
11And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offence of the cross ceased.
12I would they were even cut off which trouble you.
13For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.
14For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
15But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another.
16This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
17For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.
18But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law.
19Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
20Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,
21Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
23Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
24And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.
25If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.
26Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.
Understanding Douay-Rheims vs King James Version in Galatians 5
Douay-Rheims (DRC)
Traditional Catholic English translation from the Latin Vulgate. Includes deuterocanonical books used in Catholic tradition. Best for readers who want a classic, historically influential Catholic Bible.
King James Version (KJV)
The classic 1611 English translation known for its majestic prose and literary influence. Ideal for traditional study and memorization thanks to its formal style. A foundational English Bible used for centuries.
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Key Comparison: Galatians 5:16
"I say then: Walk in the spirit: and you shall not fulfill the lusts of the flesh."
"This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh."
