Galatians 3:23

Galatians 3:23 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

23Before the coming of this faith, we were held in custody under the law, locked up until the faith that was to come would be revealed.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

23But before faith came, we were kept in custody under the Law, being confined for the faith that was destined to be revealed.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

23Now before faith came, we were kept in custody under the Law, [perpetually] imprisoned [in preparation] for the faith that was destined to be revealed,

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

23Before this faith came, we were held in custody under the law, locked up until faith should be revealed.

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American Standard Version (ASV)

23But before faith came, we were kept in ward under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed.

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

23But before faith came, we were kept vnder the Law, as vnder a garison, and shut vp vnto that faith, which should afterward be reueiled.

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

23But before faith came, we were kept in custody under the law, confined for the faith which should afterwards be revealed.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

23Before faith in Christ came, we were guarded by the law. We were locked up until this faith was made known.

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

23Before God showed us the way of faith, the Law had authority over us. God's Law kept us safe, until God showed us that we must believe in Christ.

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

23And before the coming of faith, we were being kept under law, shut up to the faith about to be revealed,

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