22 But the Scripture declares that the whole world is a prisoner of sin, so that what was promised, being given through faith in Jesus Christ, might be given to those who believe.
23 Before this faith came, we were held prisoners by the law, locked up until faith should be revealed.
Ezekiel 18:4 - For every living soul belongs to me, the father as well as the son—both alike belong to me. The... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 18:4 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 18:4
Romans 5:12 - Death Through Adam, Life Through Christ Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one ma... Click to read the verse Romans 5:12 Click to read the verse Romans 5:12
Ephesians 2:3 - All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature and f... Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:3 Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:3
Romans 3:23 - for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Click to read the verse Romans 3:23 Click to read the verse Romans 3:23
Romans 4:11 - And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith whil... Click to read the verse Romans 4:11 Click to read the verse Romans 4:11
Galatians 3:14 - He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through C... Click to read the verse Galatians 3:14 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:14
Galatians 3:8 - The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and announced the gospel in... Click to read the verse Galatians 3:8 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:8
James 2:23 - And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as... Click to read the verse James 2:23 Click to read the verse James 2:23
Galatians 3:17 - What I mean is this: The law, introduced 430 years later, does not set aside the covenant previ... Click to read the verse Galatians 3:17 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:17
Hebrews 9:15 - For this reason Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, that those who are called may receive... Click to read the verse Hebrews 9:15 Click to read the verse Hebrews 9:15
Galatians 3:29 - If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise. Click to read the verse Galatians 3:29 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:29
Matthew 7:11 - If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more ... Click to read the verse Matthew 7:11 Click to read the verse Matthew 7:11
Romans 5:20-21 - The law was added so that the trespass might increase. But where sin increased, grace increased... Click to read the verse Romans 5:20-21 Click to read the verse Romans 5:20-21
2 Corinthians 1:20 - For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:20 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:20
John 20:31 - But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that b... Click to read the verse John 20:31 Click to read the verse John 20:31
Romans 9:17 - For the Scripture says to Pharaoh: “I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display... Click to read the verse Romans 9:17 Click to read the verse Romans 9:17
Exodus 19:24 - The Lord replied, “Go down and bring Aaron up with you. But the priests and the people must not... Click to read the verse Exodus 19:24 Click to read the verse Exodus 19:24
Acts 20:21 - I have declared to both Jews and Greeks that they must turn to God in repentance and have faith... Click to read the verse Acts 20:21 Click to read the verse Acts 20:21
Job 15:14 - “What is man, that he could be pure, or one born of woman, that he could be righteous? Click to read the verse Job 15:14 Click to read the verse Job 15:14
James 3:2 - We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, ... Click to read the verse James 3:2 Click to read the verse James 3:2
Psalms 143:2 - Do not bring your servant into judgment, for no one living is righteous before you. Click to read the verse Psalms 143:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 143:2
Mark 16:16 - Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. Click to read the verse Mark 16:16 Click to read the verse Mark 16:16
John 6:40 - For my Father’s will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have etern... Click to read the verse John 6:40 Click to read the verse John 6:40
Romans 3:27 - Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. On what principle? On that of observing the law? No, ... Click to read the verse Romans 3:27 Click to read the verse Romans 3:27
John 3:36 - Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, fo... Click to read the verse John 3:36 Click to read the verse John 3:36
Numbers 35:32 - “‘Do not accept a ransom for anyone who has fled to a city of refuge and so allow him to go bac... Click to read the verse Numbers 35:32 Click to read the verse Numbers 35:32
Hebrews 6:13-17 - The Certainty of God’s Promise When God made his promise to Abraham, since there was no one gre... Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:13-17 Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:13-17
John 11:25-26 - Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even t... Click to read the verse John 11:25-26 Click to read the verse John 11:25-26
Romans 2:12 - All who sin apart from the law will also perish apart from the law, and all who sin under the l... Click to read the verse Romans 2:12 Click to read the verse Romans 2:12
Galatians 4:30 - But what does the Scripture say? “Get rid of the slave woman and her son, for the slave woman’s... Click to read the verse Galatians 4:30 Click to read the verse Galatians 4:30
Acts 24:25 - As Paul discoursed on righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid an... Click to read the verse Acts 24:25 Click to read the verse Acts 24:25
Romans 11:32 - For God has bound all men over to disobedience so that he may have mercy on them all. Click to read the verse Romans 11:32 Click to read the verse Romans 11:32
John 12:46 - I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness. Click to read the verse John 12:46 Click to read the verse John 12:46
Matthew 3:14 - But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” Click to read the verse Matthew 3:14 Click to read the verse Matthew 3:14
Romans 10:9 - That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised... Click to read the verse Romans 10:9 Click to read the verse Romans 10:9
1 Kings 8:46 - “When they sin against you—for there is no one who does not sin—and you become angry with them ... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 8:46 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 8:46
Romans 3:9 - No One Is Righteous What shall we conclude then? Are we any better? Not at all! We have already... Click to read the verse Romans 3:9 Click to read the verse Romans 3:9
2 Peter 3:13 - But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, the hom... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 3:13 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 3:13
Acts 10:43 - All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of si... Click to read the verse Acts 10:43 Click to read the verse Acts 10:43
Romans 4:16 - Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may be by grace and may be guaranteed to all ... Click to read the verse Romans 4:16 Click to read the verse Romans 4:16
Ephesians 2:8 - For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the g... Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:8 Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:8
2 Peter 1:4 - Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you ma... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:4 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:4
1 John 2:25 - And this is what he promised us—even eternal life. Click to read the verse 1 John 2:25 Click to read the verse 1 John 2:25
John 5:24 - “I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and ... Click to read the verse John 5:24 Click to read the verse John 5:24
1 John 5:11-13 - And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Click to read the verse 1 John 5:11-13 Click to read the verse 1 John 5:11-13
Romans 3:9-20 - No One Is Righteous What shall we conclude then? Are we any better? Not at all! We have already... Click to read the verse Romans 3:9-20 Click to read the verse Romans 3:9-20
1 John 3:23-24 - And this is his command: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one anoth... Click to read the verse 1 John 3:23-24 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:23-24
Acts 16:31 - They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.” Click to read the verse Acts 16:31 Click to read the verse Acts 16:31
Romans 4:2 - If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about—but not before God. Click to read the verse Romans 4:2 Click to read the verse Romans 4:2
John 3:15-18 - that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life. Click to read the verse John 3:15-18 Click to read the verse John 3:15-18
Galatians 3:23 - Before this faith came, we were held prisoners by the law, locked up until faith should be reve... Click to read the verse Galatians 3:23 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:23
2 Timothy 1:1 - Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life that is i... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:1 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:1
Romans 4:11-16 - And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith whil... Click to read the verse Romans 4:11-16 Click to read the verse Romans 4:11-16
Galatians 3:8-10 - The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and announced the gospel in... Click to read the verse Galatians 3:8-10 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:8-10