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Galatians 3

Galatians 3:25

The Purpose of the Law · Galatians 3:15–25
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Translations

Modern
Now that faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian.
Traditional
But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster.
Literal
And faith having come, we are no longer under a tutor.
Latin
At ubi venit fides, jam non sumus sub pædagogo.

Original

Greek
English
Now that faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian.

Notes

Galatians 3:25

  • Now that faith has come: Righteousness by faith was always in effect (see 3:6–9), but now, through Jesus Christ, the object of that faith and how people can receive it are clear.

  • we are no longer under a guardian: In Greco-Roman culture, a child who reached adulthood was no longer under a guardian's control and could govern themselves. Similarly, those who mature through faith in Christ are free from the law's guardianship. They follow Christ directly as he guides them through his word and Spirit.

Galatians 3:23–29

Paul compares two different times: how God's people lived when they were under the law before Jesus came, and how they live now that they belong to Christ and follow him.

Parallels

Romans 7:1–6

Glossary

Adoption Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Elemental Spirits, Elements Ezekiel, Book of Faith Freedom, Liberty Grace Guardian Inheritance Justification, Justified Letter to the Galatians Peter, Second Letter of Schoolmaster

Topics

Faith in Christ Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Instruction: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To School: Schoolmaster (Tutor, RV) Works: Insufficiency of, for Salvation