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Galatians 3:10

Galatians 3:10
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.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For as many as are of the works of the law,.... The apostle does not say, "as many as were of the law", to whom it belonged, who were born and brought up in it, and to whom it was given, the Jews; for…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

For as many as are of the works of the law - As many as are seeking to be justified by yielding obedience to the Law - whether the moral law, or the ceremonial law. The proposition is general; and it…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

As many as are of the works of the law - All that seek salvation by the performance of the works of the law are under the curse, because it is impossible for them to come up to the spiritual meaning…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Galatians 3:6-18

The apostle having reproved the Galatians for not obeying the truth, and endeavoured to impress them with a sense of their folly herein, in these verses he largely proves the doctrine which he had…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

The Curse of the Law. No deliverance except by Faith

10. The mention of the blessing which comes by faith suggests the terrible alternative the curse which the Law pronounces and from which it…