21 Is the Law then contrary to the promises of God? [a](A)Far from it! For (B)if a law had been given that was able to impart life, then righteousness [b]would indeed have been [c]based on law. 22 But the Scripture has (C)confined [d]everyone under sin, so that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe.

23 But before faith came, [e]we were kept in custody under the Law, (D)being confined for the faith that was destined to be revealed. 24 Therefore the Law has become our [f](E)guardian to lead us to Christ, so that (F)we may be justified by faith.

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Footnotes

  1. Galatians 3:21 Lit May it never happen!
  2. Galatians 3:21 Or would indeed be
  3. Galatians 3:21 Lit out of, from
  4. Galatians 3:22 Lit all things
  5. Galatians 3:23 I.e., the Jews
  6. Galatians 3:24 I.e., children’s escort and supervisor

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