²² But the Scripture imprisoned everything under sin’s power,^[a](A) so that the promise might be given on the basis of faith^(B) in Jesus Christ to those who believe.^{(C) 23} Before this faith^(D) came, we were confined under the law, imprisoned until the coming faith was revealed.^{(E) 24} The law, then, was our guardian until Christ,^(F) so that we could be justified by faith. ²⁵ But since that faith^(G) has come, we are no longer under a guardian, ²⁶ for through faith you are all sons of God in Christ Jesus.

Sons and Heirs

²⁷ For those of you who were baptized into Christ have been clothed with Christ.^{(H) 28} There is no Jew or Greek, slave or free,^(I) male and female;^(J) since you are all one^(K) in Christ Jesus. ²⁹ And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, heirs^(L) according to the promise.^(M)

⁴ When the time came to completion, God sent his Son,^(A) born of a woman,^(B) born under the law, ⁵ to redeem those under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.^{(C) 6} And because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son^(D) into our^[a] hearts, crying, “Abba,^[b] Father!” ^{(E) 7} So you are no longer a slave^(F) but a son,^(G) and if a son, then God has made you an heir.^(H)