20 Now a mediator is not just for one person alone, but God is one.(A) 21 Is the law therefore contrary to God’s promises? Absolutely not! For if the law had been granted with the ability to give life, then righteousness would certainly be on the basis of the law. 22 But the Scripture imprisoned everything under sin’s power,[a](B) so that the promise might be given on the basis of faith(C) in Jesus Christ to those who believe.(D)

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  1. 3:22 Lit under sin

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