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But the scriptures shut up all things under sin, that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe.
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The Law's Prison
Commentators explain that when Paul says Scripture "shut up all things under sin," he's using a powerful metaphor. The Law acts like a prison guard, proving everyone is guilty and locking them in a cell from which they cannot escape by their own power. Scholars note the Greek implies a complete and universal diagnosis of sinfulness, leaving no room for self-justification.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But the Scripture. This refers to the Old Testament (John 5:39), which contains the law of Moses.
Has concluded all…
Hath shut up (συνεκλεισεν). Did shut together. First aorist active indicative of συνκλειω, old verb to shut together, on all sides…
19th Century
Anglican
The scripture.—Slightly personified.
Has concluded.—The same peculiar word occurs in Romans 11:32, with a …
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Baptist
Wherefore then serveth the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise was made; and it was orda…
Because it is impossible to find life through law, however, the law fulfills its actual function by shutting all people up within the bounds of ack…
16th Century
Protestant
The Scripture has concluded. The word Scripture chiefly intends the law itself. It has concluded all under sin, and therefore, in…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But the Scripture has concluded all under sin By the "Scripture" is meant, either the writing of the law in particul…
If that promise was enough for salvation, what purpose, then, did the law serve? The Israelites, though chosen to be God's special people, were sin…
13th Century
Catholic
Here, the Apostle raises another question: whether the Law is contrary to grace. First, he poses the question, asking, Was the law then against…