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Galatians 3:22

Galatians chapter 3 · verse 22 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

But the scripture shut up all things under sin, that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

But the scripture shut up all things under sin, that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.

Context

v.21Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could make alive, verily righteousness would have been of the law.

v.22This passage

v.23But before faith came, we were kept in ward under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • John 3:36

    He that believeth on the Son hath eternal life; but he that obeyeth not the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abideth on him.

  • 2 Timothy 1:1

    Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, according to the promise of the life which is in Christ Jesus,

  • Romans 3:23

    for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;

  • John 12:46

    I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me may not abide in the darkness.

  • Galatians 3:17

    Now this I say: A covenant confirmed beforehand by God, the law, which came four hundred and thirty years after, doth not disannul, so as to make the promise of none effect.

  • Psalms 143:2

    And enter not into judgment with thy servant; For in thy sight no man living is righteous.