³² For God has imprisoned all in disobedience so that he may be merciful to all.^(A)

²² But the scripture has imprisoned all things under the power of sin, so that what was promised through the faith of Jesus Christ^[a] might be given to those who believe.^(A)

None Is Righteous

⁹ What then? Are we any better off?^[a] No, not at all, for we have already charged that all, both Jews and Greeks, are under the power of sin,^(A)

⁴ who desires everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.^{(A) 5} For

—this was attested at the right time.^(C)

²² the righteousness of God through the faith of Jesus Christ^[a] for all who believe.^[b] For there is no distinction,^(A)

³² And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people^[a] to myself.”^(A)

⁷ He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him.