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Gal 3:8 — And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, [saying], In thee shall all nations be blessed.

Phrase of Scripture		Correlating Passages

the scripture		Gal 3:22; Gal 4:30; Jhn 7:38,42; Jhn 19:37; Rom 9:17; 2Ti 3:15-17
foreseeing		Act 15:15-18
God		Rom 3:28-30; Rom 9:30
preached		Hbr 4:2
In		Gal 3:16; Gen 12:3; Gen 18:18; Gen 22:18; Gen 26:4; Gen 28:14; Gen 49:10; Psa 72:7; Isa 6:13; Isa 65:9; Act 2:25,26,35; Rev 11:15

Correlating Passages

the scripture

	Gal 3:22	But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.
	Gal 4:30	Nevertheless what saith the scripture? Cast out the bondwoman and her son: for the son of the bondwoman shall not be heir with the son of the freewoman.
	Jhn 7:38	He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.
	Jhn 7:42	Hath not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was?
	Jhn 19:37	And again another scripture saith, They shall look on him whom they pierced.
	Rom 9:17	For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth.
	2Ti 3:15	And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
	2Ti 3:16	All scripture [is] given by inspiration of God, and [is] profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
	2Ti 3:17	That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

foreseeing

	Act 15:15	And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written,
	Act 15:16	After this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle of David, which is fallen down; and I will build again the ruins thereof, and I will set it up:
	Act 15:17	That the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called, saith the Lord, who doeth all these things.
	Act 15:18	Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world.

God

	Rom 3:28	Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
	Rom 3:29	[Is he] the God of the Jews only? [is he] not also of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also:
	Rom 3:30	Seeing [it is] one God, which shall justify the circumcision by faith, and uncircumcision through faith.
	Rom 9:30	What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, which followed not after righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith.

preached

Hbr 4:2

For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard [it].

	Gal 3:16	Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ.
	Gen 12:3	And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.
	Gen 18:18	Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him?
	Gen 22:18	And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice.
	Gen 26:4	And I will make thy seed to multiply as the stars of heaven, and will give unto thy seed all these countries; and in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed;
	Gen 28:14	And thy seed shall be as the dust of the earth, and thou shalt spread abroad to the west, and to the east, and to the north, and to the south: and in thee and in thy seed shall all the families of the earth be blessed.
	Gen 49:10	The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him [shall] the gathering of the people [be].
	Psa 72:7	In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth.
	Isa 6:13	But yet in it [shall be] a tenth, and [it] shall return, and shall be eaten: as a teil tree, and as an oak, whose substance [is] in them, when they cast [their leaves: so] the holy seed [shall be] the substance thereof.
	Isa 65:9	And I will bring forth a seed out of Jacob, and out of Judah an inheritor of my mountains: and mine elect shall inherit it, and my servants shall dwell there.
	Act 2:25	For David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved:
	Act 2:26	Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope:
	Act 2:35	Until I make thy foes thy footstool.
	Rev 11:15	And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become [the kingdoms] of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.

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Scott, Thomas. "Galatians 3:8," The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge. Blue Letter Bible. 1836. 9 Jul 2004. .
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