23 Before the coming of this faith, we were held in custody under the law, locked up until the faith that was to come would be revealed.

23 But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed.

23 Before the way of faith in Christ was available to us, we were placed under guard by the law. We were kept in protective custody, so to speak, until the way of faith was revealed.

23 But before faith came, we were kept under guard by the law, kept for the faith which would afterward be revealed.

23 Before this faith came, we were all held prisoners by the law. We had no freedom until God showed us the way of faith that was coming.

23 But before faith came, we were kept in ward under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed.

23 But before faith came, we were guarded under law, shut up to faith which was about to be revealed.

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. 

23 Before this faith came, we were confined under the law, imprisoned until the coming faith was revealed.

23 Now before faith came, we were imprisoned and guarded under the law until faith would be revealed.

23 But before faith came, we were detained under the law, imprisoned until the coming faith was revealed.

23 Before faith in Christ came, we were held prisoners by the law. We were locked up until faith was made known.

23 But before faith came, we were kept in custody under the law, being shut up to the faith which was later to be revealed.