Galatians 3:23 bbe — But before faith came, we were kept in prison under the law, waiting for the revelation of the faith which was to come.

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"But before faith came, we were kept in prison under the law, waiting for the revelation of the faith which was to come."

— Galatians 3:23, Bible in Basic English

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Galatians 3 — Context

Now a go-between is not a go-between of one; but God is one.

Is the law then against the words of God? in no way; because if there had been a law which was able to give life, truly righteousness would have been by the law.

However, the holy Writings have put all things under sin, so that that for which God gave the undertaking, based on faith in Jesus Christ, might be given to those who have such faith.

But before faith came, we were kept in prison under the law, waiting for the revelation of the faith which was to come.

So the law has been a servant to take us to Christ, so that we might have righteousness by faith.

But now that faith is come, we are no longer under a servant.

Because you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.

Galatians 3:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Galatians 3:23 say?

Galatians 3:23 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But before faith came, we were kept in prison under the law, waiting for the revelation of the faith which was to come.”

Where is Galatians 3:23 in the Bible?

Galatians 3:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Galatians, chapter 3, verse 23.

Who wrote Galatians?

Galatians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 48–55.

What is the book of Galatians about?

Galatians is Paul's fierce defense of justification by faith alone against teachers who would add the Law to the gospel. He argues that the Cross plus anything is no gospel — and that the freedom of the sons of God is not a license to sin but a Spirit-led life of love.

What are the major themes of Galatians?

Galatians explores themes including Justification by Faith, Freedom, Spirit vs. Flesh, Christian Liberty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Galatians 3:23.

What translation should I read Galatians 3:23 in?

Galatians 3:23 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Galatians 3:23?

Galatians 3:23 reads (BBE): “But before faith came, we were kept in prison under the law, waiting for the revelation of the faith which was to come.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Galatians 3:23 bbe — But before faith came, we were kept in prison under the law, waiting for the revelation of the faith which was to come.

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