Galatians 3:12
“And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the law is not of faith,.... The Arabic version adds, "but of man"; which as it is an addition to the text, so it…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
And the law is not of faith - The Law is not a matter of faith; it does not relate to faith; it does not require faith;…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And the law is not of faith - It promises no forgiveness to believing, but requires obedience. It is not, What do you…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Galatians 3:6-18
The apostle having reproved the Galatians for not obeying the truth, and endeavoured to impress them with a sense of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
is not of faith -does not spring out of, or start from faith", but its principle is performance. This is clearly laid…
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