But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.
But - So far is righteousness from being of the law, that, etc., Romans 3:20, end.
The Scripture - which began to be written just after the promise, at the time when the law was given. The WRITTEN letter of the law was needed to PERMANENTLY convict man of disobedience to God's command. Therfore he says, "the Scripture," not the "law." Compare Galatians 3:8.
Concluded - `shut up on every side' under condemnation, as in a prison. Compare Isaiah 24:22. Beautifully contrasted with 'the liberty wherewith Christ makes free,' which follows (Galatians 4:7; Galatians 4:9; Galatians 4:25-26; Galatians 5:1; Isaiah 61:1). All, х Ta (G3588) panta (G3956)] - 'the universe of things:' the whole world, man, and all that appertains to him.
Under sin (Romans 3:9; Romans 3:19; Romans 11:32).
The promise - the inheritance promised (Galatians 3:18).
By faith of Jesus Christ - i:e., which is of faith IN Jesus Christ. In contrast to 'of the law' (Galatians 3:21).
Might be given. The emphasis is on "given:" a free gift; not something earned by the works of the law (Romans 6:23).
To them that believe - to them that have the "faith of (in) Jesus Christ."