Galatians 3:12

New Century Version

The law is not based on faith. It says, “A person who obeys these things will live because of them.”

Cross References

Nehemiah 9:29

You warned them to return to your teachings, but they were proud and did not obey your commands. If someone obeys your laws, he will live, but they sinned against your laws. They were stubborn, unwilling, and disobedient.

Ezekiel 20:11

I gave them my rules and told them about my laws, by which people will live if they obey them.

Ezekiel 20:13

“ ‘But in the desert Israel turned against me. They did not follow my rules, and they rejected my laws, by which people will live if they obey them. They dishonored my Sabbaths. Then I decided to pour out my anger against them and destroy them in the desert.

Leviticus 18:5

Obey my laws and rules; a person who obeys them will live because of them. I am the Lord.

Matthew 19:17

Jesus answered, “Why do you ask me about what is good? Only God is good. But if you want to have life forever, obey the commands.”

Romans 11:6

And if he chose them by grace, it is not for the things they have done. If they could be made God’s people by what they did, God’s gift of grace would not really be a gift.

Romans 4:14

If people could receive what God promised by following the law, then faith is worthless. And God’s promise to Abraham is worthless,

Romans 4:16

So people receive God’s promise by having faith. This happens so the promise can be a free gift. Then all of Abraham’s children can have that promise. It is not only for those who live under the law of Moses but for anyone who lives with faith like that of Abraham, who is the father of us all.

Romans 7:10

and I died. The command was meant to bring life, but for me it brought death.