Galatians 2:15

Jews and Gentiles are Justified by Faith

2:15 We are Jews by birth ¹  and not Gentile sinners, ² 

Galatians 2:17

2:17 But if while seeking to be justified in Christ we ourselves have also been found to be sinners, is Christ then one who encourages ³  sin? Absolutely not!

[2:15]  ¹ tn Grk “by nature.”

[2:15]  ² tn Grk “and not sinners from among the Gentiles.”

[2:17]  ³ tn Or “does Christ serve the interests of sin?”; or “is Christ an agent for sin?” See BDAG 230-31 s.v. διάκονος 2.