Galatians 3:22

But the Scripture shut up all under sin, that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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

21Is then the law against the promises of God? Far be it! For if a law had been given which is able to make alive, truly righteousness would have been of law.

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

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Cross References

Mark 16:16He that believes and is immersed shall be saved; but he that believes not shall be condemned.

John 3:36He that believes on the Son has everlasting life; and he that believes not the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him.

John 6:40For this is the will of my Father, that every one who sees the Son, and believes on him, may have everlasting life; and I will raise him up at the last day.

John 12:46I have come a light into the world, that whoever believes on me may not abide in the darkness.

Acts 16:31And they said: Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.

Romans 3:23for all sinned, and come short of 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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