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Galatians 2:20 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context

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Read in chapter context · Galatians 2

Both translations, side by side

WEB · World English Bible

"I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I that live, but Christ lives in me. That life which I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me."

KJV · King James Version

"I am crucified4957 with Christ5547: nevertheless1161 I live2198; yet not3765 I1473, but1161 Christ5547 liveth2198 in1722 me1698: and1161 the life which3739 I2198 now3568 live2198 in1722 the flesh4561 I live2198 by1722 the faith4102 of the Son5207 of God2316, who3588 loved25 me3165, and2532 gave3860 himself1438 for5228 me1700."

How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses nevertheless, yet, not, liveth, while the WEB renders these as have, been, longer, that. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.

In context

Galatians 2:20 in Galatians 2

A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Galatians 2:20 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Galatians 2. Read the full chapter →

v.18 For if I build up again those things which I destroyed, I prove myself a law-breaker.
v.19 For I, through the law, died to the law, that I might live to God.
v.20 I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I that live, but Christ lives in me. That life which I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me.
v.21 I don’t reject the grace of God. For if righteousness is through the law, then Christ died for nothing!”

Book background

About the Book of Galatians

Testament: New Testament
Genre: Pauline epistle
Author: Paul
Date written: c. 48–55 AD
Audience: The churches of Galatia (central Asia Minor)
Chapters: 6

Galatians is the Magna Carta of Christian liberty. Paul defends the gospel of grace against Judaizers who insisted Gentile converts be circumcised. The book contains the fruit of the Spirit (5:22-23) and Paul's declaration that "I have been crucified with Christ" (2:20).

Setting: Paul's fiery letter against the Judaizers who added law-keeping to faith.

Key themes: gospel · freedom · law · faith · spirit

Read Galatians from the beginning →

Memorisation aid

How to memorise Galatians 2:20

Galatians 2:20 contains 46 words in 7 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.

1

I have been crucified with Christ

IHBCWC
2

and it is no longer I that live

AIINLI
3

but Christ lives in me

BCLIM
4

That life which I now live in the flesh

TLWINL
5

I live by faith in the Son of God

ILBFIT
6

who loved me

WLM
7

and gave himself up for me.

AGHUFM

Frequently asked

FAQ about Galatians 2:20

What does Galatians 2:20 say?

Galatians 2:20 reads: "I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I that live, but Christ lives in me. That life which I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me." — from the New Testament, Galatians (Pauline epistle). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.

What book of the Bible is Galatians 2:20 in?

Galatians 2:20 is in the book of Galatians, traditionally attributed to Paul and written around c. 48–55 AD. Galatians is pauline epistle in the New Testament, originally addressed to The churches of Galatia (central Asia Minor). Best known for the fruit of the Spirit and "crucified with Christ".

What is Galatians 2:20 about?

Galatians 2:20 is primarily a Bible verse about Faith. Within Galatians, Galatians is the Magna Carta of Christian liberty. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.

What is the difference between Galatians 2:20 in WEB and KJV?

Galatians 2:20 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I that live, but Christ lives in me. That life which I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "I am crucified4957 with Christ5547: nevertheless1161 I live2198; yet not3765 I1473, but1161 Christ5547 liveth2198 in1722 me1698: and1161 the life which3739 I2198 now3568 live2198 in1722 the flesh4561 I live2198 by1722 the faith4102 of the Son5207 of God2316, who3588 loved25 me3165, and2532 gave3860 himself1438 for5228 me1700.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.

How long is Galatians 2:20?

Galatians 2:20 is 46 words in the WEB translation (209 characters), broken into 7 clauses. It is a longer verse, often broken into smaller phrases for memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 14 seconds.

How can I memorise Galatians 2:20?

To memorise Galatians 2:20, split it into its 7 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.

Why does Galatians 2:20 matter in Galatians?

How can I apply Galatians 2:20 today?

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