Galatians 3:21-23

The Law and the Promise

²¹ Is the law then contrary to the promises of God? Certainly not! For _m if a law had been given that could give life, then righteousness would indeed be by the law. ²² But the Scripture _n imprisoned everything under sin, so that _o the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given _p to those who believe.

²³ Now before faith came, we were held captive under the law, _q imprisoned until the coming faith would be revealed.

1. Cross References
   Galatians 2:21
   I do not nullify the grace of God, for if righteousness were through the law, then Christ died for no purpose.
   
2. Cross References
   Romans 11:32
   For God has consigned all to disobedience, that he may have mercy on all.
   Romans 3:9
   What then? Are we Jews any better off? No, not at all. For we have already charged that all, both Jews and Greeks, are under sin.
   
3. Cross References
   Romans 4:16
   That is why it depends on faith, in order that the promise may rest on grace and be guaranteed to all his offspring - not only to the adherent of the law but also to the one who shares the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all.
   
4. Cross References
   Acts 10:43
   To him all the prophets bear witness that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.
   
5. Cross References
   1 Peter 1:5
   Who by God's power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.