Galatians 3:23
But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up until faith should be revealed.
Revised King James New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
24Therefore, the law was our tutor to bring 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: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may be held accountable to God.
Romans 11:32For God has consigned all men to disobedience, that he might have mercy upon all.
Galatians 3:19Then what purpose does the law serve? It was added because of transgressions, until the seed should come to whom the promise was made. It was ordained by angels through the hand of a mediator.
Galatians 4:1Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, does not differ at all from a servant, though he is owner of all;
Galatians 5:18But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.
Hebrews 11:39And all these, having obtained approval through their faith, did not receive the promise,
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 →