Galatian Chapter 5

Gal 5

Christian liberty versus codes of conduct on circumcision in Moses' law

1 Christ has liberated/exempted us (from religious liabilities); therefore, stand firm in the freedom and never again be entangled in a yoke of slavery.

2. Behold, I, Paul tells you, that, in case you are circumcised, it is nothing of advantage in Christ to you.

3 Also I testify again to all circumcised men, that they are indebted, to obey the whole law.

4 of which some who fall/drop away from the abolished law, are justified by the Grace in Christ.

5 for by the SPIRIT, we fully expect, with pleasurable hope, the justification out from Faith.

6 for in Christ Jesus, neither anyone circumcised, nor uncircumcised can prevail; but through Faith (which is) working/energetic by SELFLESS-LOVE.

Selfless-Love summarizes all the laws 

7 having run well, why were you notched/cut into; by being persuaded with things, which are not of the truth?

8 the obstinacy/insistence (which is) not from the One who call you forth, - -

9 - - is a little ferment, that leaven the whole mass of dough.

10 I have persuaded you in the Lord, that you should exercise your mind unto nothing of another opinion. But, in case if some who are troubling you, they will bear the judgment.

11 Howbeit, brethren, why, if me, still of those of circumcision, is still being persecuted for proclaiming the things of the cross/stake? Ara (heartfelt victory lifted to heaven), the scandal (circumcision in quote) has been abolished.

12 Oh I wish, you will be upset with those who amputate/mutilate.

13 for, you have been called forth upon freedom. Only that the freedom of the Brethren is not an opportunity for things of flesh, but to serve one another through SELFLESS-LOVE.

14 For, all the laws, in one word are fulfilled/crammed up in: SELFLESSLY-Love your neighbour as yourselves. (Lev 19:18)

15 but, if you bite and devour one another, take heed not to be consumed under one another.

Need for SPIRIT baptism to finished up the task in Christians

16 Moreover, I speak to those who have been completed (teleo) by the SPIRIT, they will never walk in the lust of the flesh.

17 for flesh lust after things which are against the Spirit. However, the things of the Spirit is against the flesh. In case you want to do things of this one, it will not be of that one, because they are contrary to one another, 

18 Moreover, if you are under the law, you will not be led by the Spirit,

Fruits of the flesh

19 and the acts/deeds of the flesh will also be open/apparent: some of which are (adultery), harlotry, uncleanness, lewdness/carnality,

20 idolatry, magical medication (pharmakeia), hatred, quarrel, jealousy, fierceness, intrigue/rage, dissension, heresy (factions),

21 ill-will/envy, (murder), drunkenness, loose/uncontrolled partying, and things similar in appearance to those things, which I have told you before, that those practising these kind of things, just as I have said before, will not be heirs of the kingdom of God.

Nine fruits of the SPIRIT

22 Moreover, the fruits (karpos) of the SPIRIT are Faith (persuasion in Christ), SELFLESS-LOVE, Joy, Peace (being set at one with the Father), long-Patience, kindness (usefulness), goodness (agathosyne),

23 meekness, self-control (egkrateia); there is no law against these kind of things.

24 moreover, (your) longings will be things which sync together with the pain of the flesh of crucified Jesus Christ.

25 if, you live by the SPIRIT, you will also march/walk orderly by the SPIRIT.

26 and will never become those with empty/vain-glory, who challenge one another, and are jealous of one another.