Galatians 3:23
But before the faith arrived, we were preserved by being enclosed under the law, unto that faith which was to be revealed.
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24And so the law was our guardian in Christ, in order that we might be justified by faith.
Cross References
Romans 3:19But we know that whatever the law speaks, it speaks to those who are in the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the entire world may be subject to God.
Romans 11:32For God has enclosed everyone in unbelief, so that he may have mercy on everyone.
Galatians 3:19Why, then, was there a law? It was established because of transgressions, until the offspring would arrive, to whom he made the promise, ordained by Angels through the hand of a mediator.
Galatians 4:1But I say that, during the time an heir is a child, he is no different from a servant, even though he is the owner of everything.
Galatians 5:18But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.
Hebrews 11:39And all these, having been proven by the testimony of faith, did not receive the Promise.
Matthew Henry on Galatians 3:20-29
Design of the Law; The True Children of Abraham. ( a. d. 56.) 19 Wherefore then serveth the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise was made; and it was ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator. 20 Now a mediator is not a mediator of one, but God is one. 21 Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law. 22 But the scripture hath concluded… Read the whole commentary →