“And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them.”
The law is not based on faith; on the contrary, 'The one who does these things will live by them.' — citing Leviticus 18:5, Paul contrasts the law's principle (works-performance leading to life) with faith's principle; law and faith are antithetical operative principles, not complementary.
Church Fathers on Galatians 3:12
“And the Law is not of faith; but He that does them shall live in them.” For the Law requires not only Faith but works also, but grace saves and justifies by Faith. Ephesians 2:8 You see how he proves that they are under the curse who cleave to the Law, because it is impossible to fulfill it; next, how comes Faith to have this justifying power? For to this doctrine he already stood pledged, and now maintains it with great force of argument. The Law being too weak to lead…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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