“But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.”
But Scripture declares that the whole world is a prisoner of sin, so that what was promised, being given through faith in Jesus Christ, might be given to those who believe. — Paul's cosmic scope: all humans ('pan' — the whole, the universe) are imprisoned ('sunchleio') under sin's dominion; the promise ('epangelia') of liberation and life comes exclusively through faith in Christ, establishing Christ as the sole exit from sin's imprisonment.
Church Fathers on Galatians 3:22
“Howbeit the scripture has shut up all things under sin, that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.” As the Jews were not even conscious of their own sins, and in consequence did not even desire remission; the Law was given to probe their wounds, that they might long for a physician. And the word “shut up” means “convinced” and conviction held them in fear. You see then it is not only not against, but was given for the promises. Had it…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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