Galatians 5:1

NETBible

For freedom 1  Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be subject again to the yoke 2  of slavery.

NIV ©

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.

NASB ©

It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery.

NLT ©

So Christ has really set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law.

MSG ©

Christ has set us free to live a free life. So take your stand! Never again let anyone put a harness of slavery on you.

BBE ©

Christ has truly made us free: then keep your free condition and let no man put a yoke on you again.

NRSV ©

For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.

NKJV ©

Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.

KJV
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NASB ©
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NET [draft] ITL
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to the yoke
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of slavery
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NETBible

For freedom 1  Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be subject again to the yoke 2  of slavery.

NET Notes

1 tn Translating the dative as “For freedom” shows the purpose for Christ setting us free; however, it is also possible to take the phrase in the sense of means or instrument (“with [or by] freedom”), referring to the freedom mentioned in 4:31 and implied throughout the letter.

2 sn Here the yoke figuratively represents the burdensome nature of slavery.