Galatians 3:23-29
New American Standard Bible
23 But before faith came, [a]we were kept in custody under the Law, (A)being confined for the faith that was destined to be revealed. 24 Therefore the Law has become our [b](B)guardian to lead us to Christ, so that (C)we may be justified by faith. 25 But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a [c](D)guardian. 26 For you are all (E)sons and daughters of God through faith in (F)Christ Jesus. 27 For all of you who were (G)baptized into Christ have (H)clothed yourselves with Christ. 28 (I)There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is [d]neither male nor female; for (J)you are all one in (K)Christ Jesus. 29 And if (L)you [e]belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s [f]descendants, heirs according to (M)promise.
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- Galatians 3:23 I.e., the Jews
- Galatians 3:24 I.e., children’s escort and supervisor
- Galatians 3:25 See note v 24
- Galatians 3:28 Lit not male and female
- Galatians 3:29 Lit are Christ’s
- Galatians 3:29 Lit seed
Galatians 3:23-29
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
23 And before the faith[a] came, we were being kept-in-custody[b] under the Law— being confined until[c] the faith destined to be revealed. 24 So then the Law has been[d] our tutor[e] leading-to[f] Christ, in order that we might be declared-righteous by faith. 25 But the faith having come, we are no longer under a tutor! 26 For you all are sons[g] of God through faith in Christ Jesus! 27 For all you who were baptized into Christ put-on[h] Christ. 28 There is no Jew nor Greek, there is no slave nor free, there is no male and female. For you all are one in Christ Jesus. 29 And if you are Christ’s, then you are seed of Abraham— heirs according-to the promise.
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- Galatians 3:23 That is, the faith just mentioned. Or, faith.
- Galatians 3:23 Or, guarded.
- Galatians 3:23 Or, to, for.
- Galatians 3:24 Or, come-to-be.
- Galatians 3:24 Or, guardian, guide; our childhood custodian.
- Galatians 3:24 Or, until.
- Galatians 3:26 That is, descendants, children.
- Galatians 3:27 Or, are dressed-in, are wearing.
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