What then availeth the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come, to whom the promise was made; and it was delivered by angels in the hand of a mediator.

But before faith came, we were kept shut up under the law, till the faith appeared which was to be revealed.

but is under guardians and managers till the time appointed by the father.

till Christ be formed in you, I should be glad to be present with you even now, and to change my voice; for I am in doubt about you.