Galatians 3:23
Before this faith came, we were held in custody under the law, locked up until faith should be revealed.
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24So the law became our guardian to lead us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith.
Cross References
Romans 3:19Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God.
Romans 11:32For God has consigned everyone to disobedience so that He may have mercy on everyone.
Galatians 3:19Why then was the law given? It was added because of transgressions, until the arrival of the seed to whom the promise referred. It was administered through angels by a mediator.
Galatians 4:1What I am saying is that as long as the heir is a child, he is no different from a slave, although he is the owner of everything.
Galatians 5:18But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.
Hebrews 11:39These were all commended for their faith, yet they did not receive what was promised.
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 →