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13 But Christ has rescued us from the curse pronounced by the law. When he was hung on the cross, he took upon himself the curse for our wrongdoing. For it is written in the Scriptures, “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.”[a] 14 Through Christ Jesus, God has blessed the Gentiles with the same blessing he promised to Abraham, so that we who are believers might receive the promised[b] Holy Spirit through faith.

The Law and God’s Promise

15 Dear brothers and sisters,[c] here’s an example from everyday life. Just as no one can set aside or amend an irrevocable agreement, so it is in this case.

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Footnotes

  1. 3:13 Deut 21:23 (Greek version).
  2. 3:14 Some manuscripts read the blessing of the.
  3. 3:15 Greek Brothers.

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