Galatians 2:21

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Galatians 2:19–21 · Berean Standard Bible

19 For through the law I died to the law so that I might live to God.

20 I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.

21 I do not set aside the grace of God. For if righteousness comes through the law, Christ died for nothing.

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