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New TestamentGalatians · Chapter 3

Galatians 3:24

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Galatians 3:24 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

Galatians 3:24 is a verse from the book of Galatians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

Galatians 3:24 — KJV

Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.

Galatians 3:24 (KJV)

Galatians 3:24 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.

Freedom in ChristFruit of the SpiritFaith vs. worksCrucified with ChristSowing and reaping
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Cross-References for Galatians 3:24

Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.

Shares key themes with Galatians 3:24: law, christ, might

Wherefore, my brethren, ye also are become dead to the law by the body of Christ; that ye should be married to another, even to him who is raised from the dead, that we should bring forth fruit unto God.

Shares key themes with Galatians 3:24: wherefore, law, bring

Wherefore David arose and went, he and his men, and slew of the Philistines two hundred men; and David brought their foreskins, and they gave them in full tale to the king, that he might be the king's son in law. And Saul gave him Michal his daughter to wife.

Shares key themes with Galatians 3:24: wherefore, law, might

And testifiedst against them, that thou mightest bring them again unto thy law: yet they dealt proudly, and hearkened not unto thy commandments, but sinned against thy judgments, (which if a man do, he shall live in them;) and withdrew the shoulder, and hardened their neck, and would not hear. withdrew...: Heb. they gave a withdrawing shoulder

Shares key themes with Galatians 3:24: law, bring, might

And did not he make one? Yet had he the residue of the spirit. And wherefore one? That he might seek a godly seed. Therefore take heed to your spirit, and let none deal treacherously against the wife of his youth. residue: or, excellency godly...: Heb. seed of God treacherously: or, unfaithfully

Shares key themes with Galatians 3:24: wherefore, might, faith

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey