Galatians 3:22

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

World English Bible Classic

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 the law then against the promises of God? Certainly not! For if there had been a law given which could make alive, most certainly righteousness would have been of the law.

23But before faith came, we were kept in custody under the law, confined for the faith which should afterwards be revealed.

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Cross References

Mark 16:16He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who disbelieves will be condemned.

John 3:36One who believes in the Son has eternal life, but one who disobeys the Son won’t see life, but the wrath of God remains on him.”

John 6:40This is the will of the one who sent me, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in him should have eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day.”

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

Acts 16:31They said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.”

Romans 3:23for all have sinned, and fall 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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