22 But the Scripture (A)imprisoned everything under sin, so that (B)the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given (C)to those who believe.

23 Now before faith came, we were held captive under the law, (D)imprisoned until the coming faith would be revealed. 24 So then, (E)the law was our (F)guardian until Christ came, (G)in order that we might be justified by faith.

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