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Galatians 3:11

Galatians 3:11
But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

But that no man is justified,.... There are some that are justified, as all God's elect are, in his own mind and will from eternity; which will of his to justify them, upon the righteousness of his…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

But that no man is justified ... - The argument which Paul has been pursuing he proceeds to confirm by an express declaration of the Bible. The argument is this: “It is impossible that a man should be…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

But that no man is justified by the law - By the observance of the law, suppose he had even continued in all things that are written in it to do them, is evident; for the Prophet Habakkuk, Hab 2:4,…

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

Galatians 3:11-12

St Paul by reference to two other familiar passages of the O.T. confirms his assertion that justification cannot be by the Law. He has proved from Scripture that no man can be justified by a Law which…