Galatians 3:10

For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.

Cross-reference

In Galatians 3:11, Paul continues the argument: no one is justified by the law, directly building on the curse for relying on works in Galatians 3:10.

Galatians 3:18 contrasts inheritance by promise vs law, showing law cannot bring blessing — only curse.

Galatians 3:13 directly answers the curse: Christ became a curse to redeem us from it.

Galatians 2:16 similarly contrasts works of law vs faith for justification — a strong parallel to the curse on relying on works in Galatians 3:10.

Galatians 2:19 explains dying to the law, which frees believers from the curse stated in Galatians 3:10.

Galatians 5:3 confirms that accepting circumcision means keeping the whole law — the obligation from 3:10.

Galatians 4:21 addresses those 'desiring to be under law' — the same group under curse in 3:10.

Deuteronomy 11:26-28 sets the covenant choice of blessing for obedience and curse for disobedience — the framework Paul applies to law-works.

Romans 6:23 Contrast

Romans 6:23 contrasts the law's curse with God's gift: death is sin's wage, but eternal life is free in Christ.

Romans 4:15 Parallel

Romans 4:15 states the law brings wrath — a direct parallel to Galatians 3:10's curse for those relying on works of the law.

Romans 3:20 Parallel

Romans 3:20 reinforces that no one is justified by works of the law — the very reason those relying on works are under a curse.

Romans 3:19 Parallel

Romans 3:19 explains the law's purpose to silence every mouth and hold all accountable — the same logic behind the curse in Galatians 3:10.

Romans 8:7 Parallel

Romans 8:7 explains that the flesh cannot submit to God's law — the reason relying on works brings a curse, as no one can do all it requires.

Jeremiah 11:3 echoes the same covenant curse — 'cursed be the man who does not hear the words of this covenant' — reinforcing Paul's argument.

Deuteronomy 29:20 describes the covenant curse settling on the disobedient — the same curse Paul says hangs over those relying on works of the law.

James 2:9-11 reinforces that breaking one law makes you guilty of all — exactly the 'all things' standard Paul cites.

Deuteronomy 27:26 is the direct source of Paul's quotation — it pronounces a curse on anyone who fails to keep all the law.

Romans 7:5 Parallel

Romans 7:5 shows the law arousing sinful passions to produce death—directly parallel to the curse brought by reliance on law.

1 Corinthians 15:56 identifies the law as the power of sin leading to death—parallel to the curse the law brings in this verse.

2 Corinthians 3:9 calls the law a ministry of condemnation—directly parallel to the curse pronounced here on law-reliant people.

Philippians 3:9 contrasts law-righteousness with faith-righteousness, echoing Galatians 3:10's rejection of law-works.

James 2:10 Parallel

James 2:10 explains that breaking one law makes you guilty of all, reinforcing why failing to keep all brings a curse.

Romans 9:31 Parallel

Romans 9:31 explains Israel's failure to attain righteousness through the law—parallel to the curse on those who rely on law works.

Romans 2:12 Parallel

Romans 2:12 confirms that those under the law are judged by it—parallel to the curse for failing to keep it completely.

Acts 13:39 Contrast

Acts 13:39 declares freedom from the law's inability to justify—contrasting directly with the curse pronounced here on law-reliant people.

John 5:45 Parallel

John 5:45 says Moses will accuse those who trust in the law — exactly the point Paul makes: the law itself condemns those who rely on it.

John 1:17 Contrast

John 1:17 contrasts law given through Moses with grace through Jesus — directly opposing the law's curse with the grace that frees from it.

Deuteronomy 11:28 Related theme

Deuteronomy 11:28 directly states the curse for not obeying God's commands — the same principle Paul quotes from Deuteronomy.

Deuteronomy 28:15 similarly threatens curses for failing to obey all God's commands, reinforcing the same principle Paul cites.

2 Corinthians 3:9 calls the law a 'ministry of condemnation' — reinforcing that the law brings a curse, as in Galatians 3:10.

Ephesians 2:15 says Christ abolished the law of commandments, resolving the curse of the law.

Romans 7:9-13 describes the law bringing death — a parallel to the curse in Galatians 3:10, though focusing on the law's role in revealing sin.

Romans 3:9 Parallel

Romans 3:9 states all are under sin—the underlying reason the law brings a curse, since no one keeps it perfectly.

John 3:36 Parallel

John 3:36 speaks of God's wrath for disobedience — similar to the curse in Galatians, but focused on rejecting the Son rather than failing the law.

Matthew 5:19 Related theme

Matthew 5:19 stresses the importance of keeping even the least commandments, reinforcing that the law demands full obedience — the same standard that brings a curse if broken.

1 Timothy 1:9 says the law is for the lawless, not the righteous — aligning with its condemning function in Galatians 3:10.

Romans 5:16 Parallel

Romans 5:16 speaks of condemnation from Adam's trespass—thematic parallel to the law's curse, though from a different source.