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Galatians 3:12

The lawFaith

10 For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.

11 But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith.

And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them.

13 Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:

14 That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.

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BSB
The law, however, is not based on faith; on the contrary, “The man who does these things will live by them.”
KJV
And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them.
WEB
The law is not of faith, but, “The man who does them will live by them.”
ASV
and the law is not of faith; but, He that doeth them shall live in them.
DARBY
but the law is not on the principle of faith; but, He that shall have done these things shall live by them.
BLB
But the law is not out of faith; rather, “The one having done these things will live in them.”
ÅB
men loven har ikke noe med troen å gjøre, men: Den som gjør det, skal leve derved.
OTB
Loven er ikke av tro; men «den som gjør det, skal leve ved det.»
B1930
men loven har ikke noget med troen å gjøre, men: Den som gjør det, skal leve derved.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Leviticus 18:5

    Ye shall therefore keep my statutes, and my judgments: which if a man do, he shall live in them: I am the LORD.

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  • Romans 10:5–6

    For Moses describeth the righteousness which is of the law, That the man which doeth those things shall live by them.

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  • Nehemiah 9:29

    And testifiedst against them, that thou mightest bring them again unto thy law: yet they dealt proudly, and hearkened not unto thy commandments, but sinned against thy judgments, (which if a man do, he shall live in them;) and withdrew the shoulder, and hardened their neck, and would not hear.

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  • Romans 4:14

    For if they which are of the law be heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none effect:

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  • Luke 10:25–28

    And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?

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  • Romans 4:16

    Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all,

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  • Ezekiel 20:11

    And I gave them my statutes, and shewed them my judgments, which if a man do, he shall even live in them.

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  • Romans 4:4–5

    Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt.

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