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14 in order that (A)in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might [a]come to the Gentiles, so that we (B)would receive (C)the promise of the Spirit through faith.

The Promise by Faith

15 (D)Brothers, (E)I speak [b]in human terms: (F)even though it is only a man’s [c]covenant, yet when it has been ratified, no one sets it aside or adds [d]conditions to it. 16 Now the promises were spoken (G)to Abraham and to his seed. He does not say, “And to seeds,” as referring to many, but rather to one, “And (H)to your seed,” that is, Christ.

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  1. Galatians 3:14 Or occur
  2. Galatians 3:15 Lit according to man
  3. Galatians 3:15 Or will or testament
  4. Galatians 3:15 Or a codicil

14 He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus,(A) so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit.(B)

The Law and the Promise

15 Brothers and sisters,(C) let me take an example from everyday life. Just as no one can set aside or add to a human covenant that has been duly established, so it is in this case. 16 The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed.(D) Scripture does not say “and to seeds,” meaning many people, but “and to your seed,”[a](E) meaning one person, who is Christ.

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  1. Galatians 3:16 Gen. 12:7; 13:15; 24:7