Galatians 3:11

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

Cross-reference

In Galatians 3:10, Paul states that relying on law brings a curse — the immediate context showing why law cannot justify.

Galatians 2:16 states justification by faith not works, the same point that underlies the Habakkuk quote here.

In Galatians 2:20, Paul describes living by faith in Christ — directly exemplifying the 'live by faith' principle quoted here.

Isaiah 64:6 Related theme

Isaiah 64:6 calls even righteous deeds filthy rags, directly supporting Paul's point that human works cannot justify.

Hebrews 10:38 quotes Habakkuk 2:4 to encourage perseverance by faith, echoing Paul's use of the same verse.

Romans 1:17 Parallel

Romans 1:17 also cites Habakkuk 2:4, using the same verse to introduce the theme of righteousness by faith from the gospel.

James 3:2 Related theme

James 3:2 affirms everyone stumbles in many ways, reinforcing the universal sinfulness that makes law-justification insufficient.

Habakkuk 2:4 is the OT source Paul quotes here — 'the righteous shall live by faith' — forming the core of his argument against law-justification.

Isaiah 53:6 Related theme

Isaiah 53:6 says all have gone astray, underscoring universal sinfulness and the need for a substitute — the basis of justification by faith.

Isaiah 6:5 Related theme

Isaiah 6:5 shows even a prophet confesses uncleanness, illustrating that no one is inherently righteous before God.

Ecclesiastes 7:20 Related theme

Ecclesiastes 7:20 states no righteous person never sins, reinforcing the universal sinfulness that makes law-justification impossible.

Psalm 143:2 Allusion

Psalm 143:2 declares no living person is righteous before God, directly supporting Paul's argument that justification cannot come through law.

1 John 1:8–10 Related theme

1 John 1:8-10 says claiming no sin is self-deception, supporting Paul's premise that all need justification by faith, not law.

Psalm 130:3 Related theme

Psalm 130:3 says 'If you, O LORD, should mark iniquities, who could stand?' directly echoing the impossibility of justification by law.

Revelation 5:9 Related theme

Revelation 5:9 shows redemption through Christ's blood, the means by which the righteous live by faith — contrasting with law's inability.

Revelation 7:14 Related theme

Revelation 7:14 describes robes washed in the Lamb's blood, illustrating the righteousness that comes by faith apart from law.

Romans 2:13 Parallel

Romans 2:13 states doers of the law will be justified — a standard Paul later shows no one meets, creating a tension with Galatians 3:11.

In Philippians 3:9, Paul contrasts his own righteousness from law with righteousness through faith — the same antithesis as here.

In 1 Corinthians 6:11, Paul reminds believers they were justified in Christ — the positive counterpart to the inability of law to justify.

Romans 9:31 Parallel

In Romans 9:31, Paul notes Israel failed to attain righteousness by pursuing the law — illustrating the same failure of law to justify.

Romans 5:1 Parallel

Romans 5:1 describes the result of justification by faith — peace with God — building on the same doctrine Paul argues here.

Romans 3:28 Parallel

Romans 3:28 explicitly affirms justification by faith apart from works of the law, directly reinforcing Galatians 3:11's point.

Luke 10:29 Contrast

Luke 10:29 shows a lawyer trying to justify himself, contrasting with Paul's assertion that no one is justified by the law.

1 Kings 8:46 Related theme

1 Kings 8:46 acknowledges universal sin—'there is no one who does not sin'—supporting why no one is justified by law.

Psalm 130:4 Related theme

Psalm 130:4 offers forgiveness with God, complementing the need for grace that justifies apart from law.

Psalm 19:12 Related theme

Psalm 19:12 asks 'Who can discern his errors?' acknowledging hidden faults, supporting the idea that no one is flawless under law.

Job 9:3 Related theme

Job 9:3 says no one can answer God once in a thousand times, illustrating human inability to be righteous before Him.