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Galatians 2

Gal. 2:21 KJV (With Strong’s)

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I do
atheteo (Greek #114)
to set aside, i.e. (by implication) to disesteem, neutralize or violate
KJV usage: cast off, despise, disannul, frustrate, bring to nought, reject.
Pronounce: ath-et-eh'-o
Origin: from a compound of 1 (as a negative particle) and a derivative of 5087
not
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
frustrate
atheteo (Greek #114)
to set aside, i.e. (by implication) to disesteem, neutralize or violate
KJV usage: cast off, despise, disannul, frustrate, bring to nought, reject.
Pronounce: ath-et-eh'-o
Origin: from a compound of 1 (as a negative particle) and a derivative of 5087
the grace
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
charis (Greek #5485)
graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude)
KJV usage: acceptable, benefit, favour, gift, grace(- ious), joy, liberality, pleasure, thank(-s, -worthy).
Pronounce: khar'-ece
Origin: from 5463
of God
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
: for
gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
if
ei (Greek #1487)
if, whether, that, etc.
KJV usage: forasmuch as, if, that, (al-)though, whether. Often used in connection or composition with other particles, especially as in 1489, 1490, 1499, 1508, 1509, 1512, 1513, 1536, 1537. See also 1437.
Pronounce: i
Origin: a primary particle of conditionality
righteousness
dikaiosune (Greek #1343)
equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) justification
KJV usage: righteousness.
Pronounce: dik-ah-yos-oo'-nay
Origin: from 1342
v come by
dia (Greek #1223)
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
KJV usage: after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) ... fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
Pronounce: dee-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act
the law
nomos (Greek #3551)
law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a principle)
KJV usage: law.
Pronounce: nom'-os
Origin: from a primary νέμω (to parcel out, especially food or grazing to animals)
, then
ara (Greek #686)
a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive (as follows)
KJV usage: haply, (what) manner (of man), no doubt, perhaps, so be, then, therefore, truly, wherefore. Often used in connection with other particles, especially 1065 or 3767 (after) or 1487 (before). Compare also 687.
Pronounce: ar'-ah
Origin: probably from 142 (through the idea of drawing a conclusion)
Christ
Christos (Greek #5547)
anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
KJV usage: Christ.
Pronounce: khris-tos'
Origin: from 5548
is dead
apothnesko (Greek #599)
to die off (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: be dead, death, die, lie a-dying, be slain (X with).
Pronounce: ap-oth-nace'-ko
Origin: from 575 and 2348
in vain
dorean (Greek #1432)
gratuitously (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: without a cause, freely, for naught, in vain.
Pronounce: do-reh-an'
Origin: accusative case of 1431 as adverb
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Heb. 7:11• 11If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron? (Heb. 7:11)

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Christ,
God,
Grace (Chen, χάρις),
Law,
Righteousness

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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do not.
Gal. 2:18• 18For if I build again the things which I destroyed, I make myself a transgressor. (Gal. 2:18)
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Psa. 33:10• 10The Lord bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect. (Psa. 33:10)
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Mark 7:9• 9And he said unto them, Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition. (Mark 7:9)
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Mark 7•  (Mark 7)
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Rom. 8:31• 31What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? (Rom. 8:31)
righteousness.
Gal. 2:16• 16Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified. (Gal. 2:16)
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Gal. 3:21• 21Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law. (Gal. 3:21)
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Gal. 5:2‑4• 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. (Gal. 5:2‑4)
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Rom. 10:3• 3For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. (Rom. 10:3)
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Rom. 11:6• 6And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work. (Rom. 11:6)
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Heb. 7:11• 11If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron? (Heb. 7:11)
Christ.
Isa. 49:4• 4Then I said, I have labored in vain, I have spent my strength for nought, and in vain: yet surely my judgment is with the Lord, and my work with my God. (Isa. 49:4)
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Jer. 8:8• 8How do ye say, We are wise, and the law of the Lord is with us? Lo, certainly in vain made he it; the pen of the scribes is in vain. (Jer. 8:8)
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1 Cor. 15:2,14,17• 2By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
 14And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain.
 17And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins. (1 Cor. 15:2,14,17)
• Christ died in vain, since it would be by keeping the law ourselves that we should, in our own persons, acquire righteousness. (“Galatians 1-2” by J.N. Darby)
• If righteousness come by the law, there was no need for the death of Christ—"Christ has died for nothing.” (“Galatians 2” by H. Smith)
• if righteousness come by the law, there was no need for the death of Christ-"Christ has died for nothing" (N. Tn.). (“Galatians 2” by H. Smith)

J. N. Darby Translation

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I do not set aside the grace of God; for if righteousness is by law, then Christ has died for nothing.

W. Kelly Translation

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I do not set aside the grace of God; for if righteousness is by law, then Christ died gratuitously.