Galatians 3:23

Modern English Version

But before faith came, we were imprisoned under the law, kept for the faith which was later to be revealed.

Cross References

John 3:34

For He whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without measure to Him.

Romans 11:32

For God has imprisoned them all in disobedience, so that He might be merciful to all.

Romans 3:19

Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced, and all the world may become accountable to God.

Galatians 3:19

What purpose then does the law serve? It was added because of transgressions, until the Seed should come to whom the promise was made. And it was ordained through angels by the hand of a mediator.

Galatians 4:21

Tell me, you who desire to be under the law, do you not hear the law?

Galatians 5:18

But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.

Hebrews 11:13

These all died in faith not having received the promises, but having seen them from afar were assured of them, embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

Hebrews 12:2

Let us look to Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.