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Galatians 3:22-24
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Galatians 3:22-24
English Standard Version
22 But the Scripture (A)imprisoned everything under sin, so that (B)the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given (C)to those who believe.
23 Now before faith came, we were held captive under the law, (D)imprisoned until the coming faith would be revealed. 24 So then, (E)the law was our (F)guardian until Christ came, (G)in order that we might be justified by faith.
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Galatians 3:22-24
New International Version
Galatians 3:22-24
New International Version
22 But Scripture has locked up everything under the control of sin,(A) so that what was promised, being given through faith in Jesus Christ, might be given to those who believe.
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23 Before the coming of this faith,[a] we were held in custody(B) under the law, locked up until the faith that was to come would be revealed.(C) 24 So the law was our guardian until Christ came(D) that we might be justified by faith.(E)
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- Galatians 3:23 Or through the faithfulness of Jesus … 23 Before faith came
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