Galatians 3:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Galatians 3:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Galatians 3:23 is a verse from the book of Galatians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Galatians 3:23 — KJV
“But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed.”
— Galatians 3:23 (KJV)
Galatians 3:23 in Context — About the Book of Galatians
Galatians is Paul's fiery defense of freedom — no angel, apostle, or law-keeping can add to the finished work of Christ. It gives us the fruit of the Spirit, crucifixion with Christ, and the rallying cry of every recovered legalist: it is for freedom that Christ has set us free.
Cross-References for Galatians 3:23
“And it came to pass, that when the gates of Jerusalem began to be dark before the sabbath, I commanded that the gates should be shut, and charged that they should not be opened till after the sabbath: and some of my servants set I at the gates, that there should no burden be brought in on the sabbath day.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 3:23: before, came, shut
“And it came to pass, before he had done speaking, that, behold, Rebekah came out, who was born to Bethuel, son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham's brother, with her pitcher upon her shoulder.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 3:23: before, came, should
“And before I had done speaking in mine heart, behold, Rebekah came forth with her pitcher on her shoulder; and she went down unto the well, and drew water: and I said unto her, Let me drink, I pray thee.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 3:23: before, came, should
“And he set the rods which he had pilled before the flocks in the gutters in the watering troughs when the flocks came to drink, that they should conceive when they came to drink.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 3:23: before, came, should
“And Joseph made it a law over the land of Egypt unto this day, that Pharaoh should have the fifth part; except the land of the priests only, which became not Pharaoh's. priests: or, princes”
Shares key themes with Galatians 3:23: came, law, should
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