Galatians 3:23

New Century Version

Before this faith came, we were all held prisoners by the law. We had no freedom until God showed us the way of faith that was coming.

Cross References

John 3:34

The One whom God sent speaks the words of God, because God gives him the Spirit fully.

Romans 11:32

God has given all people over to their stubborn ways so that he can show mercy to all.

Romans 3:19

We know that the law’s commands are for those who have the law. This stops all excuses and brings the whole world under God’s judgment,

Galatians 3:19

So what was the law for? It was given to show that the wrong things people do are against God’s will. And it continued until the special descendant, who had been promised, came. The law was given through angels who used Moses for a mediator to give the law to people.

Galatians 4:21

Some of you still want to be under the law. Tell me, do you know what the law says?

Galatians 5:18

But if the Spirit is leading you, you are not under the law.

Hebrews 11:13

All these great people died in faith. They did not get the things that God promised his people, but they saw them coming far in the future and were glad. They said they were like visitors and strangers on earth.

Hebrews 12:2

Let us look only to Jesus, the One who began our faith and who makes it perfect. He suffered death on the cross. But he accepted the shame as if it were nothing because of the joy that God put before him. And now he is sitting at the right side of God’s throne.