The Purpose of the Law
John 1:17
For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.


The law threatened, not helped; commanded, not healed; showed, not took away, our feebleness. But it made ready for the Physician, who was to come with grace and truth.

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Parallel Verses
KJV: For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.

WEB: For the law was given through Moses. Grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ.




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