Galatians 3:23
“But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But before faith came,.... This is to be understood, not of the grace of faith, which was under the former dispensation,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
But before faith came - That is, the system of salvation by faith in the Lord Jesus. Faith here denotes the Christian…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
But before faith came - Before the Gospel was published.
We were kept under the law, shut up - Εφρουρουμεθα· We were…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Galatians 3:19-29
The apostle having just before been speaking of the promise made to Abraham, and representing that as the rule of our…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
But before faith came Better, -before this faith", i.e. in Jesus Christ, -came"; and so nearly = before Christ came.
we…
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