Galatians 5 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Galatians 5
1Stand firm in the liberty with which Christ made us free, and be not again bound fast to the yoke of bondage.
2Behold, I Paul say to you, that if ye are circumcised, Christ will profit you nothing;
3yea, I testify again to every one who becometh circumcised, that he is bound to keep the whole Law.
4Ye are entirely separated from Christ, who seek to obtain righteousness through the Law; ye have fallen away from grace.
5For we through the Spirit by faith steadfastly wait for the hope of righteousness.
6For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth anything, nor uncircumcision; but faith working by love.
7Ye were running well; who hindered you, that ye should not obey the truth?
8This persuasion came not from him that called you.
9A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump.
10I indeed have confidence in regard to you in the Lord, that ye will be no otherwise minded; but he that troubleth you shall bear his judgment, whoever he may be.
11But as for me, brethren, if I still preach circumcision, why do I still suffer persecution? Then hath the cross ceased to be a stumbling-block.
12Would that they who unsettle you would quite cut themselves off!
13For ye, brethren, were called to liberty; only use not your liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by your love serve one another.
14For the whole Law is fulfilled in one commandment, even in this "Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself."
15But if ye bite and devour one another, beware lest ye be consumed by one another.
16But I say, Walk by the Spirit, and ye will not fulfill the desires of the flesh.
17For the flesh hath desires against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these oppose one another, that ye may not do the things that ye would.
18But if ye are led by the Spirit, ye are not under the Law.
19Now the works of the flesh are manifest; such as fornication, uncleanness, wantonness,
20idolatry, sorcery, hatreds, strife, rivalry, outbursts of wrath, cabals, divisions, factions,
21envyings, drunkenness, revelings, and things like these; of which I tell you beforehand, as I also told you in time past, that they who practise such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
23meekness, temperance; against such things as these there is no law.
24And they who belong to Christ Jesus crucified the flesh with the passions and lusts.
25If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit.
26Let us not become vain-glorious, 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 Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Galatians 5
Noyes Translation (1869) (Noyes)
A scholarly 1869 translation by George R. Noyes, aiming for precision and literary beauty. Known for its distinct Unitarian perspective and separate translation of poetical books like Psalms.
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
"But I say, Walk by the Spirit, and ye will not fulfill the desires of the flesh."
"This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh."
