Galatians 3:12

“And the law is not of faith, etc..] The Arabic version adds, “but of man”; which as it is an addition to the text, so it contains false doctrine; for though the law is not of faith, yet not of man, but of God; the law does not consist of faith in Christ, nor does it require it, and that a man should live by it upon his righteousness; it is the Gospel that reveals the righteousness of Christ, and directs and encourages men to believe in him and be saved; nor does the law take any notice of a man's faith; nor has it anything to do with a man as a believer, but as a doer, in the point of justification: but the man that doth them shall live in them; the passage referred to, is in…”

“doeth--Many depended on the law although they did not keep it; but without doing, saith Paul, it is of no use to them (Rom 2:13, Rom 2:17, Rom 2:23; Rom 10:5).”

“And the law is not of faith - The Law is not a matter of faith; it does not relate to faith; it does not require faith; it deals in other matters, and it pertains to another system than to faith. But, The man ... - This is the language of the Law, and this is what the Law teaches. It does not make provision for faith, but it requires unwavering and perpetual obedience, if man would obtain life by it; see this passage explained in the notes at Romans 10:5. return to 'Top of Page'”

“And the law is not of faith - But quite opposite to it: it does not say, Believe; but, Do. Lev 18:5 Galatians 3:13”

“3:12 The law itself is not opposed to faith (see 3:19-25; Rom 7:7-13), but trying to be righteous by keeping the law opposes righteousness by faith in Christ. Paul quotes Lev 18:5 to show that life under the law comes by obeying rather than believing. Right standing with God is impossible on that basis (Gal 3:10-11).”

“the law: Rom 4:4, Rom 4:5, Rom 4:14, Rom 4:16, Rom 9:30-32, Rom 10:5, Rom 10:6, Rom 11:6 The man: Lev 18:5; Neh 9:29; Eze 20:11, Eze 20:13; Mat 19:17; Luk 10:25-28; Rom 10:5, Rom 10:6 Galatians 3:13”