Galatians 3:22
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But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise, by the faith of Jesus Christ, might be given to them that believe.

Romans 3:9
What then? Do we excel them? No, not so. For we have charged both Jews and Greeks, that they are all under sin.

Romans 3:22
Even the justice of God, by faith of Jesus Christ, unto all, and upon all them that believe in him: for there is no distinction.

Romans 11:32
For God hath concluded all in unbelief, that he may have mercy on all.

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But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise, by the faith of Jesus Christ, might be given to them that believe.

concluded.

Galatians 3:8-10,23 And the scripture, foreseeing that God justifieth the Gentiles by faith, told unto Abraham before: In thee shall all nations be blessed. . . .

Psalm 143:2 And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight no man living shall be justified.

Romans 3:9-20,23 What then? Do we excel them? No, not so. For we have charged both Jews and Greeks, that they are all under sin. . . .

Romans 5:12,20 Wherefore as by one man sin entered into this world and by sin death: and so death passed upon all men, in whom all have sinned. . . .

Romans 11:32 For God hath concluded all in unbelief, that he may have mercy on all.

that.

Galatians 3:14,17,29 That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Christ Jesus: that we may receive the promise of the Spirit by faith. . . .

Romans 4:11-16 And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the justice of the faith which he had, being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, being uncircumcised: that unto them also it may be reputed to justice: . . .

Romans 5:20,21 Now the law entered in that sin might abound. And where sin abounded, grace did more abound. . . .

2 Timothy 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus:

Hebrews 6:13-17 For God making promises to Abraham, because he had no one greater by whom he might swear, swore by himself, . . .

Hebrews 9:15 And therefore he is the mediator of the new testament: that by means of his death for the redemption of those transgressions which were under the former testament, they that are called may receive the promise of eternal inheritance.

2 Peter 1:4 By whom he hath given us most great and precious promises: that by these you may be made partakers of the divine nature: flying the corruption of that concupiscence which is in the world.

2 Peter 3:13 But we look for new heavens and a new earth according to his promises, in which justice dwelleth.

1 John 2:25 And this is the promise which he hath promised us, life everlasting.

1 John 5:11-13 And this is the testimony that God hath given to us eternal life. And this life is in his Son. . . .

to.

Mark 16:16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved: but he that believeth not shall he condemned.

John 3:15-18,36 That whosoever believeth in him may not perish, but may have life everlasting. . . .

John 5:24 Amen, amen, I say unto you that he who heareth my word and believeth him that sent me hath life everlasting: and cometh not into judgment, but is passed from death to life.

John 6:40 And this is the will of my Father that sent me: that every one who seeth the Son and believeth in him may have life everlasting. And I will raise him up in the last day.

John 11:25,26 Jesus said to her: I am the resurrection and the life: he that believeth in me, although he be dead, shall live: . . .

John 12:46 I am come, a light into the world, that whosoever believeth in me may not remain in darkness.

John 20:31 But these are written, that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God: and that believing, you may have life in his name.

Acts 16:31 But they said: believe in the Lord Jesus: and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.

Romans 10:9 For if thou confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in thy heart that God hath raised him up from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

1 John 3:23,24 And this is his commandment: That we should believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, as he hath given commandment unto us. . . .

1 John 5:13 These things I write to you that you may know that you have eternal life: you who believe in the name of the Son of God.

Context
The Purpose of the Law
21Was the law then against the promises of God: God forbid! For if there had been a law given which could give life, verily justice should have been by the law. 22But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise, by the faith of Jesus Christ, might be given to them that believe. 23But before the faith came, we were kept under the law shut up, unto that faith which was to be revealed.…
Lexicon
But
ἀλλὰ (alla)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.

the
(hē)
Article - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Scripture [ pronounces ]
γραφὴ (graphē)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 1124: (a) a writing, (b) a passage of scripture; plur: the scriptures. A document, i.e. Holy Writ.

all
πάντα (panta)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's Greek 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

things
τὰ (ta)
Article - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

confined
συνέκλεισεν (synekleisen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 4788: To enclose, shut in, make subject to. From sun and kleio; to shut together, i.e. Include or embrace in a common subjection to.

by
ὑπὸ (hypo)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 5259: A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when).

sin,
ἁμαρτίαν (hamartian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 266: From hamartano; a sin.

so that
ἵνα (hina)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.

by
ἐκ (ek)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.

faith
πίστεως (pisteōs)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 4102: Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness.

in Jesus
Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

Christ
Χριστοῦ (Christou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.

the
(hē)
Article - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

promise
ἐπαγγελία (epangelia)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 1860: A promise. From epaggello; an announcement.

might be given
δοθῇ (dothē)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.

to those who
τοῖς (tois)
Article - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

believe.
πιστεύουσιν (pisteuousin)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's Greek 4100: From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.


Additional Translations
But the Scripture pronounces all things confined by sin, so that by faith in Jesus Christ the promise might be given to those who believe.

But the Scripture imprisoned all things under sin, so that by faith from Jesus Christ, the promise might be given to those believing.

But the scripture has concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.

But the scriptures shut up all things under sin, that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.

but the scripture has shut up all things under sin, that the promise, on the principle of faith of Jesus Christ, should be given to those that believe.

Howbeit the scripture hath shut up all things under sin, that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.

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 has shown that all mankind are the prisoners of sin, in order that the promised blessing, which depends on faith in Jesus Christ, may be given to those who believe.

But the Scriptures imprisoned all things under sin, that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe.

but the Writing did shut up the whole under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ may be given to those believing.
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