Galatians 3:22

But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise, by the faith of Jesus Christ, might be given to them that believe.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.

In Context

21Was the law then against the promises of God? God forbid. For if there had been a law given which could give life, verily justice should have been by the law.

23But before the faith came, we were kept under the law shut up, unto that faith which was to be revealed.

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Cross References

Mark 16:16He that believeth and is baptized, shall be saved: but he that believeth not shall be condemned.

John 3:36He that believeth in the Son, hath life everlasting; but he that believeth not the Son, shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.

John 6:40And this is the will of my Father that sent me: that every one who seeth the Son, and believeth in him, may have life everlasting, and I will raise him up in the last day.

John 12:46I am come a light into the world; that whosoever believeth in me, may not remain in darkness.

Acts 16:31But they said: Believe in the Lord Jesus, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.

Romans 3:23For all have sinned, and do need the glory of God.

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 →

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