Galatians 3:18-20

Holman Christian Standard Bible

¹⁸ For if the inheritance is from the law, it is no longer from the promise; but God granted it to Abraham through the promise.

The Purpose of the Law

¹⁹ Why then was the law given?^(A) It was added because of transgressions until the Seed to whom the promise was made would come. The law was put into effect through angels^(B) by means of a mediator.^{(C) 20} Now a mediator is not for just one person, but God is one.^(D)