Galatians 5 Comparison: Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version
Galatians 5
1Stand fast therefore in the libertie wherewith Christ hath made vs free, and be not intangled againe with the yoke of bondage.
2Beholde, I Paul say vnto you, that if yee be circumcised, Christ shall profite you nothing.
3For I testifie againe to euery man, which is circumcised, that he is bound to keepe the whole Lawe.
4Ye are abolished from Christ: whosoeuer are iustified by the Law, ye are fallen from grace.
5For we through the Spirit waite for the hope of righteousnes through faith.
6For in Iesus Christ neither circumcision auaileth any thing, neither vncircumcision, but faith which worketh by loue.
7Ye did runne well: who did let you, that ye did not obey the trueth?
8It is not the perswasion of him that calleth you.
9A litle leauen doeth leauen the whole lumpe.
10I haue trust in you through the Lord, that ye will be none otherwise minded: but hee that troubleth you, shall beare his condemnation, whosoeuer he be.
11And brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why doe I yet suffer persecution? Then is the slaunder of the crosse abolished.
12Would to God they were euen cut off, which doe disquiet you.
13For brethren, ye haue bene called vnto libertie: onely vse not your libertie as an occasion vnto the flesh, but by loue serue one another.
14For all the Lawe is fulfilled in one worde, which is this, Thou shalt loue thy neighbour as thy selfe.
15If ye bite and deuoure one another, take heede least ye be consumed one of another.
16Then I say, Walke in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfill the lustes of the flesh.
17For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary one to another, so that ye can not doe the same things that ye would.
18And if ye be led by the Spirit, ye are not vnder the Lawe.
19Moreouer the workes of the flesh are manifest, which are adulterie, fornication, vncleannes, wantonnes,
20Idolatrie, witchcraft, hatred, debate, emulations, wrath, contentions, seditions, heresies,
21Enuie, murthers, drunkennesse, gluttonie, and such like, whereof I tell you before, as I also haue tolde you before, that they which doe such things, shall not inherite the kingdome of God.
22But the fruite of the Spirit is loue, ioye, peace, long suffering, gentlenes, goodnes, fayth,
23Meekenesse, temperancie: against such there is no lawe.
24For they that are Christes, haue crucified the flesh with the affections and the lustes.
25If we liue in the Spirit, let vs also walke in the Spirit.
26Let vs not be desirous of vaine glorie, prouoking one another, enuying 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 Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version in Galatians 5
Geneva Bible 1599 (Geneva1599)
An influential Reformation-era English Bible used widely in early modern Protestantism. Known for its historic impact and distinctive style. Great for readers exploring classic English and the heritage of early study Bibles.
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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
"Then I say, Walke in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfill the lustes of the flesh."
"This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh."





