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Galatians 3:21-23
New Catholic Bible
Galatians 3:21-23
New Catholic Bible
21 Is the Law then opposed to the promises of God? Absolutely not! If the Law that had been given had the power to bestow life, then righteousness would have come through the Law. 22 But according to Scripture all things have been confined under sin, so that through faith in Jesus Christ what was promised might be given to those who believe.
23 The Benefit of Faith.[a]Now before faith came, we were prisoners of the Law, confined as we waited for the faith that would eventually be revealed.
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- Galatians 3:23 In a few words, Paul provides great affirmations about faith and Baptism. He gives praise to the Person and work of Christ and to the action of the Holy Spirit. He sets forth the new meaning of the condition of human beings, their divine filiation, and their unity. The mystery of Christianity is found in these few lines.
