Galatians 3:21 — King James Version← Study notes
“Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law.”
Galatians 3:21 — Greek Interlinear
Greek · Galatians 3:2124 words
ℹGreek text from the SBL Greek New Testament (SBLGNT). Transliteration follows SBL Academic conventions.
Church Fathers on Galatians 3:21
“Is the Law then against the promises of God?” For if the blessing is given in the seed of Abraham, but the Law brings in the curse, it must be contrary to the promises. This objection he meets, first, by a protest, in the words, “God forbid:” And next he brings his proof; “For if there had been a law given which could make alive verily righteousness would have been of the Law.” His meaning is as follows; If we had our hope of life in the Law, and our salvation depended…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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