Gal 3:21-22 | ESV | STEP | Is the law then contrary to the promises of God ? Certainly not ! For if a law had been given that could give life , then righteousness would indeed be by the law .

Galatians 3:21-22

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