Galatians 3:22

but the Scripture has shut up the whole world in prison together under sin, in order that the promise due to faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who have faith.

Montgomery New Testament

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 opposed to the promises of God? Certainly not; for if a law had been given which could make alive, then righteousness would actually have come from law;

23Before the Faith came we were perpetual prisoners under the Law, in preparation for the destined faith about to be revealed.

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Cross References

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

John 3:36Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but he who disobeys the Son shall not see life, but he who disobeys the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides upon him."

John 6:40"For this is my Fathers will, that every one who beholds the Son and believes on him, shall have eternal life. and I will raise him up at the last day."

John 12:46Like light am I come into the world, so that no one who believes in me may remain in darkness.

Acts 16:31"Believe on the Lord Jesus," they answered, "and you will be saved, you and all your household."

Romans 3:23since all have sinned and lack the glory which comes from 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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