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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: First, let me reiterate, I am not saying Paul was not repentant. I am saying that his repentance for sin was based upon the conviction that Jesus as Messiah; that is, Paul realized he was a sinner when he realized Jesus is the Messiah. There is no Rom 7:42. I do not see how 1 Tim 1:15 contends against my understanding of Paul's conversion experience. |