Gal.2.16

Galatians 2:16

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Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.

Paul Confronts Cephas

Cross References

Psalm 143:2

KJV

And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight shall no man living be justified.

I Stretch Out My Hands to You

Acts 13:39

KJV

And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.

In Pisidian Antioch

First Missionary Journey

Romans 3:20

KJV

Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.

There Is No One Righteous

All the World Guilty

Romans 3:22

KJV

Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:

Righteousness through Faith in Christ

Romans 9:30

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What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, which followed not after righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith.

Israel’s Unbelief

Solicitude for Israel

Galatians 3:11

KJVGOD

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

Christ Has Redeemed Us

Faith Brings Righteousness

Galatians 3:24

KJV

Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.

The Purpose of the Law

Intent of the Law

Hebrews 7:19

KJV

For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God.