13 Christ (A)redeemed us from the curse of the Law, having become a curse for us—for it is written: “(B)Cursed is everyone who hangs on (C)a [a]tree”— 14 in order that (D)in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham would come to the Gentiles, so that we (E)would receive (F)the promise of the Spirit through faith.

Intent of the Law

15 (G)Brothers and sisters, (H)I speak [b]in terms of human relations: (I)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.

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Footnotes

  1. Galatians 3:13 Or cross; lit wood; see Deut 21:23
  2. Galatians 3:15 Lit according to man
  3. Galatians 3:15 Or will; or testament
  4. Galatians 3:15 Or a codicil

13 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law(A) by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a pole.”[a](B) 14 He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus,(C) so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit.(D)

The Law and the Promise

15 Brothers and sisters,(E) 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.

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Footnotes

  1. Galatians 3:13 Deut. 21:23