Galatians 3:23

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Galatians 3:21–25 · Berean Standard Bible

21 Is the law, then, opposed to the promises of God? Certainly not! For if a law had been given that could impart life, then righteousness would certainly have come from the law.

22 But the Scripture pronounces all things confined by sin, so that by faith in Jesus Christ the promise might be given to those who believe.

23 Before this faith came, we were held in custody under the law, locked up until faith should be revealed.

24 So the law became our guardian to lead us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith.

25 Now that faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian.

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Galatians 3:19

Why then was the law given? It was added because of transgressions, until the arrival of the seed to whom the promise referred. It was administered through angels by a mediator.

Galatians 3:24

So the law became our guardian to lead us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith.

Galatians 3:25

Now that faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian.

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Galatians 4:2

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Galatians 4:3

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Galatians 4:4

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Galatians 4:5

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Galatians 4:21

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Romans 6:15

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These were all commended for their faith, yet they did not receive what was promised.

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