²²But 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.

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

But the Scripture imprisoned everything under sin, so that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

But Scripture has locked up everything under the control of sin, so that what was promised, being given through faith in Jesus Christ, might be given to those who believe.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

But the Scripture imprisoned everything under sin’s power, so that the promise might be given on the basis of faith in Jesus Christ to those who believe.

NLTNew Living Translation

But the Scriptures declare that we are all prisoners of sin, so we receive God’s promise of freedom only by believing in Jesus Christ.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

But the scripture imprisoned all under sin, in order that the promise could be given by faith in Jesus Christ to those who believe.

KJV 1900King James Version

But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.

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