²¹ Is the Law then contrary to the promises of God? ^[a](A)Far from it! For ^(B)if a law had been given that was able to impart life, then righteousness ^[b]would indeed have been ^[c]based on law.

²² But the Scripture has ^(A)confined ^[a]everyone under sin, so that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe.