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Galatians 3:21-25 Freedom in Christ

21 Is the law, therefore, opposed to the promises of God? Absolutely not! For if a law had been given that could impart life, then righteousness would certainly have come by the law.

22 But the Scripture declares that the whole world is a prisoner of sin, so that what was promised, being given through faith in Jesus Christ, might be given to those who believe.

23 Before this faith came, we were held prisoners by the law, locked up until faith should be revealed.

24 So the law was put in charge to lead us to Christ that we might be justified by faith.

25 Now that faith has come, we are no longer under the supervision of the law.

Cross References for Galatians 3:21-25

Hebrews 11:7 - By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his fam... Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:7 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:7

Romans 3:20-22 - Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through ... Click to read the verse Romans 3:20-22 Click to read the verse Romans 3:20-22

Hebrews 12:14 - Warning Against Refusing God Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; wi... Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:14 Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:14

Galatians 3:17 - What I mean is this: The law, introduced 430 years later, does not set aside the covenant previ... Click to read the verse Galatians 3:17 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:17

Romans 8:3 - For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the sinful nature, God did by s... Click to read the verse Romans 8:3 Click to read the verse Romans 8:3

Hebrews 9:9 - This is an illustration for the present time, indicating that the gifts and sacrifices being of... Click to read the verse Hebrews 9:9 Click to read the verse Hebrews 9:9

Isaiah 42:21 - It pleased the Lord for the sake of his righteousness to make his law great and glorious. Click to read the verse Isaiah 42:21 Click to read the verse Isaiah 42:21

Romans 3:4 - Not at all! Let God be true, and every man a liar. As it is written: “So that you may be proved... Click to read the verse Romans 3:4 Click to read the verse Romans 3:4

1 Corinthians 6:15 - Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ himself? Shall I then take the members o... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 6:15 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 6:15

Psalms 19:8 - The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radia... Click to read the verse Psalms 19:8 Click to read the verse Psalms 19:8

Galatians 5:17 - For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary t... Click to read the verse Galatians 5:17 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:17

Galatians 2:21 - I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Chri... Click to read the verse Galatians 2:21 Click to read the verse Galatians 2:21

Galatians 2:19 - For through the law I died to the law so that I might live for God. Click to read the verse Galatians 2:19 Click to read the verse Galatians 2:19

Romans 3:6 - Certainly not! If that were so, how could God judge the world? Click to read the verse Romans 3:6 Click to read the verse Romans 3:6

Romans 7:13 - Did that which is good, then, become death to me? By no means! But in order that sin might be r... Click to read the verse Romans 7:13 Click to read the verse Romans 7:13

Romans 3:31 - Do we, then, nullify the law by this faith? Not at all! Rather, we uphold the law. Click to read the verse Romans 3:31 Click to read the verse Romans 3:31

2 Corinthians 3:6 - He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant—not of the letter but of the Spirit; fo... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 3:6 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 3:6

Romans 9:31 - but Israel, who pursued a law of righteousness, has not attained it. Click to read the verse Romans 9:31 Click to read the verse Romans 9:31

Matthew 5:17-20 - The Fulfillment of the Law “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I... Click to read the verse Matthew 5:17-20 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:17-20

Philippians 3:6-9 - as for zeal, persecuting the church; as for legalistic righteousness, faultless. Click to read the verse Philippians 3:6-9 Click to read the verse Philippians 3:6-9

Galatians 2:17 - “If, while we seek to be justified in Christ, it becomes evident that we ourselves are sinners,... Click to read the verse Galatians 2:17 Click to read the verse Galatians 2:17

Romans 7:7-13 - Struggling With Sin What shall we say, then? Is the law sin? Certainly not! Indeed I would not ... Click to read the verse Romans 7:7-13 Click to read the verse Romans 7:7-13

1 Timothy 1:8 - We know that the law is good if one uses it properly. Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:8 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:8

Romans 10:3-6 - Since they did not know the righteousness that comes from God and sought to establish their own... Click to read the verse Romans 10:3-6 Click to read the verse Romans 10:3-6

Hebrews 8:7 - For if there had been nothing wrong with that first covenant, no place would have been sought f... Click to read the verse Hebrews 8:7 Click to read the verse Hebrews 8:7