For Christ is the end of the law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes.
But Jesus answered him, “Permit it for now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John permitted him.
For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
that is, the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all and upon all who believe; for there is no distinction.
It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God, and in whom we have righteousness, sanctification, and redemption.
The law, then, was our guardian until Christ came, so that we could be justified by faith.
to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.
and you have been filled by him, who is the head over every ruler and authority.
These are a shadow of the things to come, but the substance is Christ.
For by one offering he has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified.