Verse Comparison: Galatians 3:23
American Standard Version
But before faith came, we were kept in ward under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed.
Amplified® Bible
Now before the faith came, we were perpetually guarded under the Law, kept in custody in preparation for the faith that was destined to be revealed (unveiled, disclosed),
Darby English Version
But before faith came, we were guarded under law, shut up to faith [which was] about to be revealed.
International Standard Version
Now before this faith came, we were held in custody and carefully guarded under the law in preparation for the faith that was to be revealed.
King James Version
But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed.
Young's Literal Translation
And before the coming of the faith, under law we were being kept, shut up to the faith about to be revealed,