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Galatians 3:18-20
New Catholic Bible
Galatians 3:18-20
New Catholic Bible
18 Obviously, if the inheritance comes from the Law, it no longer comes from the promise. However, God bestowed it on Abraham through a promise.
19 The Purpose of the Law. Why then? It was added because of transgressions[a] until the descendant appeared to whom the promise had been made, and it was promulgated by angels through an intermediary. 20 Now an intermediary is not necessary when there is only one party, and God is one.
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- Galatians 3:19 Because of transgressions: i.e., in order that transgressions might be brought to light. Where there is no Law, there is no transgression (see Rom 5:13; 7:7).
