Galatians 3:24

Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Galatians 3:24

BSB

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

AKJV

Why the law was our schoolmaster to bring us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith.

CPDV

And so the law was our guardian in Christ, in order that we might be justified by faith.

ERV

So that the law hath been our tutor to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.

NHEB

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

SMT

So that the law was our preceptor towards Christ, that we might be justified from faith.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Galatians 3:24

WhereforeG5620thelawG3551Noun Masculine wasG1096Verb ourG2257 schoolmasterG3807Noun MasculinetobringusuntoG1519Preposition ChristG5547Adjective thatG2443ConjunctionwemightbejustifiedG1344Verb byG1537Preposition faithG4102Noun Feminine

Commentary for Galatians 3:24

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

Overview of Galatians 3:24

Summary

Law served as instructor guiding people toward Christ redemption

Event

Declaration of law's educational function

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD