Galatians 3:21-23

English Standard Version

²¹ Is the law then contrary to the promises of God? Certainly not! For ^(A)if a law had been given that could give life, then righteousness would indeed be by the law. ²² But the Scripture ^(B)imprisoned everything under sin, so that ^(C)the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given ^(D)to those who believe.

²³ Now before faith came, we were held captive under the law, ^(E)imprisoned until the coming faith would be revealed.