Galatians 3:12

And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Galatians 3:12

BSB

The law, however, is not based on faith; on the contrary, "The man who does these things will live by them."

AKJV

And the law is not of faith: but, The man that does them shall live in them.

CPDV

But the law is not of faith; instead, "he who does these things shall live by them."

ERV

and the law is not of faith; but, He that doeth them shall live in them.

NHEB

The law is not of faith, but, "The one who does them will live by them."

SMT

And the law is not of faith: but, The man having done them shall live in them.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Galatians 3:12

AndG1161ConjunctionthelawG3551Noun Masculine isG2076Verb notG3756 ofG1537Preposition faithG4102Noun Feminine butG235ConjunctionThemanG444Noun MasculinethatdoethG4160Verb themG846shallliveG2198Verb inG1722Preposition themG846

Commentary for Galatians 3:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Galatians 3:12

Summary

Rule-keeping opposed to faith-based living

Event

Contrasting legalism with faith principle

Estimated Time Period

c. 53 AD