Galatians 3:21-23

GOD’S WORD Translation

²¹ Does this mean, then, that the laws given to Moses contradict God’s promises? That’s unthinkable! If those laws could give us life, then certainly we would receive God’s approval because we obeyed them. ²² But Scripture states that the whole world is controlled by the power of sin. Therefore, a promise based on faith in Jesus Christ could be given to those who believe.

²³ We were kept under control by Moses’ laws until this faith came. We were under their control until this faith which was about to come would be revealed.