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.
25. But now faith in Christ has come. So we are no longer under the control of the law.
26. You are all children of God by believing in Christ Jesus.
27. All of you who were baptized into Christ have put on Christ as if he were your clothes.
28. There is no Jew or Greek. There is no slave or free person. There is no male or female. Because you belong to Christ Jesus, you are all one.