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But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

Galatians 5:22 KJV

About the Book of Galatians

Paul is angry. Teachers have told his Gentile converts in Galatia that they must be circumcised and follow the Jewish law to be truly saved. He answers with his own story, then with Abraham, then with a plea to stay free. Faith in Christ, not law-keeping, makes a person right with God. The letter closes with practical teaching on living by the Spirit, contrasting works of the flesh with the Spirit's fruit.

Who Wrote Galatians, and When?

Author: Traditionally attributed to the apostle Paul.

When it was written: Probably between about AD 48 and 55.

Main Themes in Galatians

A Key Verse: Galatians 5:22

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

This verse begins the best-known list of Christian character traits in the New Testament.

Reading Tip

Paul skips his usual thanksgiving and goes straight to rebuke. Galatians is sometimes called the 'Magna Carta of Christian liberty'. Use the randomizer above to land on a verse in Galatians, then press Show context to read the verses around it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many chapters and verses are in Galatians?

Galatians has 6 chapters and 149 verses in the King James Version.

Who wrote Galatians?

Author: Traditionally attributed to the apostle Paul. When it was written: Probably between about AD 48 and 55.

What is Galatians about?

Paul is angry. Teachers have told his Gentile converts in Galatia that they must be circumcised and follow the Jewish law to be truly saved. He answers with his own story, then with Abraham, then with a plea to stay free. Faith in Christ, not law-keeping, makes a person right with God. The letter closes with practical teaching on living by the Spirit, contrasting works of the flesh with the Spirit's fruit.

Can I get a random verse from only Galatians?

Yes. This page picks a random verse from Galatians only. Every one of its 149 verses has an equal chance.