21. So is the law opposed to God's promises? Certainly not! What if a law had been given that could give life? Then people could become right with God by obeying the law.
22. But Scripture announces that the whole world is a prisoner because of sin. It does so in order that what was promised might be given to those who believe. The promise comes through faith in Jesus Christ.
23. Before faith in Christ came, we were held prisoners by the law. We were locked up until faith was made known.
24. So the law was put in charge until Christ came. He came so that we might be made right with God by believing in Christ.