^{23 Ref} But before faith came, we were kept in prison under the law, waiting for the revelation of the faith which was to come.

^{24 Ref} So the law has been a servant to take us to Christ, so that we might have righteousness by faith.

^{25 Ref} But now that faith is come, we are no longer under a servant.

^{26 Ref} Because you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.