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NASB | Galatians 3:23 ¶ But before faith came, we were kept in custody under the law, being shut up to the faith which was later to be revealed. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Galatians 3:23 ¶ Now before faith came, we were kept in custody under the Law, [perpetually] imprisoned [in preparation] for the faith that was destined to be revealed, |
Subject: What was the purpose of the law? |
Bible Note: Hi John, To put this in the words of a simple little song that I just love: "God will make a way Where there seems to be no way He works in ways we cannot see He will make a way for me" To me, just like what you wrote, this sums up nicely the Old and New Covenants. We are all guilty, but God has made a way. Love in Christ, Mark |