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Galatians — Chapters

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Chapter 1
24 verses

Paul affirms his apostolic authority, warns against a false gospel, and recounts his dramatic conversion and missionary work to the churches in Galatia.

apostolic authority purity of the gospel persecution and repentance divine revelation mission to the Gentiles
Chapter 2
21 verses

Paul confronts Peter in Antioch over the issue of circumcision, affirming that justification comes through faith, not law.

Justification by faith vs. works of the law Unity of Jews and Gentiles Circumcision controversy Apostolic authority and fellowship Grace versus legalism
Chapter 3
29 verses

The Apostle Paul argues that faith, not the Law, brings justification, using Abraham as the exemplar of faith.

Justification by faith versus works The covenant of Abraham The transition from the Law to the Gospel
Chapter 4
31 verses

Paul contrasts the old covenant of law and bondage with the new covenant of grace and freedom, using the analogy of Abraham’s two sons and Jerusalem to show the superiority of the promise to the Galatian believers.

Law versus grace Freedom versus slavery Covenantal identity and inheritance
Chapter 5
26 verses

The chapter exhorts believers to live in the freedom Christ gives, rejecting the legalistic burden of the law and walking in the Spirit to cultivate love and virtue.

Freedom from the law Spirit versus flesh Love as the law’s fulfillment
Chapter 6
18 verses

Paul exhorts the Galatian church to live in humility, bear each other's burdens, sow spiritually, and reject legalistic circumcision, emphasizing that true Christian identity rests in the cross of Christ.

Humility and restoration Community support and mutual burden‑bearing Sowing and reaping in the Spirit Rejection of legalism (circumcision) in favor of faith Grace and the cross of Christ