Galatians 3:25
Galatians 3:25 in Multiple Translations
Now that faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian.
But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster.
But now that faith is come, we are no longer under a tutor.
But now that faith is come, we are no longer under a servant.
But now this way of trusting Jesus has come, we no longer need such a guardian.
But after that faith is come, we are no longer vnder a scholemaster.
and the faith having come, no more under a child-conductor are we,
But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a tutor.
But after faith is come, we are no longer under a school-master.
But after the faith is come, we are no longer under a pedagogue.
But now that God has revealed the message about trusting in Christ, the laws that God gave to Moses are no longer supervising us Jews [PRS, MET].
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Study Notes — Galatians 3:25
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- Cross References
- Galatians 3:25 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Galatians 3:25
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Galatians 3:25
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Galatians 3:25
- Trapp's Commentary on Galatians 3:25
- Ellicott's Commentary on Galatians 3:25
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Galatians 3:25
- Cambridge Bible on Galatians 3:25
- Barnes' Notes on Galatians 3:25
- Whedon's Commentary on Galatians 3:25
- Sermons on Galatians 3:25
Context — The Purpose of the Law
25Now that faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian.
26You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. 27For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.Cross References
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| 1 | Romans 6:14 | For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace. |
| 2 | Romans 7:4 | Therefore, my brothers, you also died to the law through the body of Christ, that you might belong to another, to Him who was raised from the dead, in order that we might bear fruit to God. |
| 3 | Hebrews 10:15–18 | The Holy Spirit also testifies to us about this. First He says: “This is the covenant I will make with them after those days, declares the Lord. I will put My laws in their hearts and inscribe them on their minds.” Then He adds: “Their sins and lawless acts I will remember no more.” And where these have been forgiven, an offering for sin is no longer needed. |
| 4 | Hebrews 8:3–13 | And since every high priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices, it was necessary for this One also to have something to offer. Now if He were on earth, He would not be a priest, since there are already priests who offer gifts according to the law. The place where they serve is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.” Now, however, Jesus has received a much more excellent ministry, just as the covenant He mediates is better and is founded on better promises. For if that first covenant had been without fault, no place would have been sought for a second. But God found fault with the people and said: “Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah. It will not be like the covenant I made with their fathers when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt, because they did not abide by My covenant, and I disregarded them, declares the Lord. For this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord. I will put My laws in their minds and inscribe them on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people. No longer will each one teach his neighbor or his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ because they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest. For I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more.” By speaking of a new covenant, He has made the first one obsolete; and what is obsolete and aging will soon disappear. |
| 5 | Hebrews 7:11–19 | Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron? For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well. He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar. For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priests. And this point is even more clear if another priest like Melchizedek appears, one who has become a priest not by a law of succession, but by the power of an indestructible life. For it is testified: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.” So the former commandment is set aside because it was weak and useless (for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God. |
| 6 | Galatians 4:1–6 | What I am saying is that as long as the heir is a child, he is no different from a slave, although he is the owner of everything. He is subject to guardians and trustees until the date set by his father. So also, when we were children, we were enslaved under the basic principles of the world. But when the time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive our adoption as sons. And because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!” |
Galatians 3:25 Summary
Now that faith has come, we are no longer under the law as a guardian, which means we are free to live a life of faith and trust in God. This is a wonderful truth because it allows us to have a personal relationship with God, as seen in John 17:3 and 1 Corinthians 1:9. We can trust that God loves us and wants what is best for us, and we can live our lives in response to that love, rather than trying to follow a set of rules. As Romans 8:1-2 reminds us, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, and we can live in freedom and joy, knowing that we are sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guardian being referred to in Galatians 3:25?
The guardian in Galatians 3:25 is the law, which was given to lead us to Christ, as stated in Galatians 3:24, so that we might be justified by faith, as seen in Romans 3:28 and Galatians 2:16.
Why are we no longer under a guardian according to Galatians 3:25?
We are no longer under a guardian because faith has come, and through faith in Christ Jesus, we have been justified and are now sons of God, as stated in Galatians 3:26 and Galatians 4:4-7.
How does this relate to our relationship with God?
With the coming of faith, our relationship with God has changed from one of bondage to the law to one of freedom and sonship, as seen in Romans 8:14-17 and Galatians 4:1-7.
What is the significance of faith in this context?
Faith is significant because it allows us to be justified and have a personal relationship with God, as stated in Ephesians 2:8-9 and Galatians 2:20, and it is through faith that we are no longer under the guardian of the law.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways do I still try to live under the law, rather than walking in faith and freedom in Christ?
- How does the truth that I am a son of God through faith in Christ Jesus impact my daily life and decisions?
- What are some areas where I need to trust God more and rely on my own efforts less, and how can I cultivate greater faith in those areas?
- How can I balance the idea of being free from the law with the need to still live a life that honors God and follows His commands, as seen in Romans 6:1-2 and 1 John 2:3-6?
Gill's Exposition on Galatians 3:25
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Galatians 3:25
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Galatians 3:25
Trapp's Commentary on Galatians 3:25
Ellicott's Commentary on Galatians 3:25
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Galatians 3:25
Cambridge Bible on Galatians 3:25
Barnes' Notes on Galatians 3:25
Whedon's Commentary on Galatians 3:25
Sermons on Galatians 3:25
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Law vs. Grace by Stephen Kaung | In this video, the speaker discusses the basics of the gospel of Jesus Christ and emphasizes the importance of understanding these basics. The three main points of focus are grace |
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Christ Magnified in Our Bodies by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of redeeming the time and not wasting opportunities. He highlights the urgency of spreading the gospel, as there are millions |
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Reality in the Christian Life by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the precious and magnificent promises that God has given us in the scriptures. He explains that these promises are not meant to solely bring |
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Christian Freedom: Grow Up and Be Free by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon on Galatians 4:1-18, the speaker emphasizes the importance of spiritual maturity in experiencing freedom in Christ. He distinguishes between age and maturity, statin |
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Grow Up and Be Free by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the theme of freedom and maturity in the context of the book of Galatians. The main message is that growing up spiritually leads to freedom i |
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Brokenness Study #6 - After Brokenness What Then? by Charles Stanley | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of brokenness and its significance in a person's life. He explains that humans have a body, soul, and spirit, and that before bein |
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(So Great a Salvation) Overcoming the World by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the speaker recounts an encounter with a young man at a retreat center. The young man expresses his desire to have victory in his life but admits that he often fail |






