Galatians 5:13

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For you, brothers, were called to freedom; but do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh. Rather, serve one another in love.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For you, brothers, were called for freedom. Only don’t use your freedom for gain to the flesh, but through love be servants to one another.

World English Bible (WEB)

For{G1063}, brethren{G80}, ye{G5210} have been called{G2564}{(G5681)} unto{G1909} liberty{G1657}; only{G3440} use not{G3361} liberty{G1657} for{G1519} an occasion{G874} to the flesh{G4561}, but{G235} by{G1223} love{G26} serve{G1398}{(G5720)} one another{G240}.

Strong's King James

(13) For you were called to freedom brothers! Only don't let freedom become an opportunity for the flesh but rather through love serve one another.

The F.O.G

[13] You, my friends, were called to freedom—but not freedom to indulge your selfish desires. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

For ye—to freedom ye were called, brethren, only not the freedom for an occasion to the flesh, but through the love serve ye one another,

Young's Literal Translation

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Galatians 5:13

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Jean Paul Joseph

Galatians 5:13