Galatians 3:23

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

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Other Translations for Galatians 3:23

BSB
Before this faith came, we were held in custody under the law, locked up until faith should be revealed.
AKJV
But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up to the faith which should afterwards be revealed.
CPDV
But before the faith arrived, we were preserved by being enclosed under the law, unto that faith which was to be revealed.
ERV
But before faith came, we were kept in ward under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed.
NHEB
But before faith came, we were kept in custody under the law, confined for the faith which should afterwards be revealed.
SMT
And before faith came, we were guarded under the law, shut up to faith about to be revealed.

Commentary for Galatians 3:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Galatians 3:23
Summary
Law functioned as temporary restraint before belief revelation
Event
Description of law's purpose
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching