Galatians 3:22 “But the Scripture pronounces all things confined by sin, so that by fa…”

Galatians 3:22

But the Scripture pronounces all things confined by sin, so that by faith in Jesus Christ the promise might be given to those who believe.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.

World English Bible

But the Scripture imprisoned all things under sin, that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe.

American Standard Version

But the scripture shut up all things under sin, that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.

Geneva Bible 1599

But the Scripture hath concluded all vnder sinne, that the promise by the faith of Iesus Christ should be giuen to them that beleeue.

Darby Translation

but the scripture has shut up all things under sin, that the promise, on the principle of faith of Jesus Christ, should be given to those that believe.

Young's Literal Translation

but the Writing did shut up the whole under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ may be given to those believing.

Bible in Basic English

However, the holy Writings have put all things under sin, so that that for which God gave the undertaking, based on faith in Jesus Christ, might be given to those who have such faith.

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Cross references

“concluded”

Romans 11:32 Galatians 3:23 Romans 3:9–20 Psalm 143:2 Romans 3:23 Romans 5:12

Romans 11:32 · BSB

For God has consigned everyone to disobedience so that He may have mercy on everyone.

Galatians 3:23 · BSB

Before this faith came, we were held in custody under the law, locked up until faith should be revealed.

Romans 3:9–20 · BSB

What then? Are we any better? Not at all. For we have already made the charge that Jews and Greeks alike are all under sin.

Psalm 143:2 · BSB

Do not bring Your servant into judgment, for no one alive is righteous before You.

Romans 3:23 · BSB

for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

Romans 5:12 · BSB

Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, so also death was passed on to all men, because all sinned.

“that”

Hebrews 9:15 1 John 2:25 Galatians 3:29 2 Timothy 1:1 2 Peter 1:4 2 Peter 3:13

Hebrews 9:15 · BSB

Therefore Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, now that He has died to redeem them from the transgressions committed under the first covenan…

1 John 2:25 · BSB

And this is the promise that He Himself made to us: eternal life.

Galatians 3:29 · BSB

And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed and heirs according to the promise.

2 Timothy 1:1 · BSB

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus,

2 Peter 1:4 · BSB

Through these He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, now that you have escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.

2 Peter 3:13 · BSB

But in keeping with God’s promise, we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.

“to”

John 3:36 John 5:24 John 12:46 Mark 16:16 John 6:40 John 20:31

John 3:36 · BSB

Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life. Whoever rejects the Son will not see life. Instead, the wrath of God remains on him.”

John 5:24 · BSB

Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment. Indeed, he has crossed over from death to life.

John 12:46 · BSB

I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in Me should remain in darkness.

Mark 16:16 · BSB

Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.

John 6:40 · BSB

For it is My Father’s will that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in Him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day.”

John 20:31 · BSB

But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

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

23Before this faith came, we were held in custody under the law, locked up until faith should be revealed.

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