Galatians 3:22-24

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

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

²³ Now before faith came, we were imprisoned and guarded under the law until faith would be revealed. ²⁴ Therefore the law was our disciplinarian until Christ came, so that we might be justified by faith.