Galatians 3:22 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

²² But the scripture has imprisoned all things under the power of sin, so that what was promised through the faith of Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²² But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²² But the Scriptures [picture all mankind as sinners] shut up and imprisoned by sin, so that [the inheritance, blessing] which was promised through faith in Jesus Christ (the Messiah) might be given (released, delivered, and committed) to [all] those who believe [who adhere to and trust in and rely on Him].

American Standard Version (1901)

²² But the scripture shut up all things under sin, that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.

Common English Bible

²² But scripture locked up all things under sin, so that the promise based on the faithfulness of Jesus Christ might be given to those who have faith.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²² But Scripture has enclosed everything under sin, so that the promise, by the faith of Jesus Christ, might be given to those who believe.

Galatians 3:22 Cross References

Romans 11:32

For God has imprisoned all in disobedience so that he may be merciful to all.

Hebrews 9:15

For this reason he is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, because a death has occurred that redeems them from the transgressions under the first covenant.

Galatians 3:23

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

1 John 2:25

And this is what he has promised us, eternal life.

John 3:36

Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever disobeys the Son will not see life but must endure God’s wrath.

John 12:46

I have come as light into the world, so that everyone who believes in me should not remain in the darkness.

John 5:24

Very truly, I tell you, anyone who hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and does not come under judgment but has passed from death to life.

Psalm 143:2

Do not enter into judgment with your servant, for no one living is righteous before you.

2 Peter 3:13

But, in accordance with his promise, we wait for new heavens and a new earth, where righteousness is at home.

2 Peter 1:4

Thus he has given us, through these things, his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may escape from the corruption that is in the world because of lust and may become participants of the divine nature.

2 Timothy 1:1

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, for the sake of the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus,

Galatians 3:29

And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s offspring, heirs according to the promise.

Romans 10:9

because if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

Romans 5:12

Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death came through sin, and so death spread to all because all have sinned—

Romans 3:23

since all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God;

Acts 16:31

They answered, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.”

John 20:31

But these are written so that you may continue to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name.

John 6:40

This is indeed the will of my Father, that all who see the Son and believe in him may have eternal life, and I will raise them up on the last day.”

Galatians 3:17

My point is this: the law, which came four hundred thirty years later, does not annul a covenant previously ratified by God, so as to nullify the promise.

Galatians 3:14

in order that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the gentiles, so that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.

Mark 16:16

The one who believes and is baptized will be saved, but the one who does not believe will be condemned.

Romans 3:22

the righteousness of God through the faith of Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction,