Galatians 5:4
“Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.”Read in Context
Modern Meaning
What Does “Fall from grace” Mean?
To lose favor or status; a moral decline.
Biblical Origin
Where Does This Phrase Come From?
Paul warned the Galatians that relying on the law for salvation meant abandoning the grace of Christ. "Fallen from grace" in its original context is a theological statement about returning to legalism. In common English, it shifted to mean losing one's reputation or standing.
The phrase appears in Galatians 5:4 in the King James Version of the Bible, first published in 1611.
Usage Today
How Is It Used Today?
Describes a public figure's loss of reputation or status. "The CEO's fall from grace was swift after the scandal broke."
The KJV Verse
Galatians 5:4
“Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.”
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