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23 And before the faith[a] came, we were being kept-in-custody[b] under the Law— being confined until[c] the faith destined to be revealed. 24 So then the Law has been[d] our tutor[e] leading-to[f] Christ, in order that we might be declared-righteous by faith. 25 But the faith having come, we are no longer under a tutor!

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  1. Galatians 3:23 That is, the faith just mentioned. Or, faith.
  2. Galatians 3:23 Or, guarded.
  3. Galatians 3:23 Or, to, for.
  4. Galatians 3:24 Or, come-to-be.
  5. Galatians 3:24 Or, guardian, guide; our childhood custodian.
  6. Galatians 3:24 Or, until.

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23 Before the coming of this faith,[a] we were held in custody(A) under the law, locked up until the faith that was to come would be revealed.(B) 24 So the law was our guardian until Christ came(C) that we might be justified by faith.(D) 25 Now that this faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian.(E)

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  1. Galatians 3:23 Or through the faithfulness of Jesus … 23 Before faith came