Galatians 3:21-23

Worldwide English (New Testament)

²¹ Is the law against the promises of God? No, it is not! If a law had been given that could give people life, then surely people would have become good people by the law.

²² But the holy writings say it is like this. The whole world is in prison, kept there by the wrong things they have done. This was done so that people who believe in Jesus Christ would have the blessing. This blessing was promised to those who believe.

²³ Before one came for us to believe in, the law held us in prison like slaves. We were kept there until the one to believe in should come.