Galatians 3:24
So that, the law, hath proved, our tutor, training us, for Christ, in order that, by faith, we might be declared righteous;
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.
In Context
25But, the faith having come, no longer, are we, under a tutor;—
Cross References
Acts 13:38Be it known unto you, therefore, brethren,—that, through this man, unto you, remission of sins is declared;
Romans 7:7What, then, shall we say? Is the law sin? Far be it! On the contrary, I had not discovered, sin, save through law, for even, of coveting, I had not been aware if, the law, had not kept on saying—Thou shall not covet;
Romans 10:4For Christ is an end of law, for righteousness, unto every one that believeth.
Galatians 2:16Knowing, however, that a man is not declared righteous by works of law, [nor at all] save through faith in Christ Jesus; even we, on Christ Jesus, believed, that we might be declared righteous—by faith in Christ, and not by works of law; because, by works of law, shall no flesh be declared righteous.
Galatians 3:25But, the faith having come, no longer, are we, under a tutor;—
Colossians 2:17Which are a shadow of the things to come, whereas, the body, is of the Christ.
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 →