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Galatians 3:19

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What then is the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise hath been made; and it was ordained through angels by the hand of a mediator.

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Galatians 3:19 in other translations

Then why is there the law? It was added because of transgressions, until the offspring should come to whom the promise has been made. It was ordained through angels by the hand of a mediator.

Galatians 3:19 · World English Bible

Galatians 3:19 in context

  1. 17Now this I say: A covenant confirmed beforehand by God, the law, which came four hundred and thirty years after, doth not disannul, so as to make the promise of none effect.
  2. 18For if the inheritance is of the law, it is no more of promise: but God hath granted it to Abraham by promise.
  3. 19What then is the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise hath been made; and it was ordained through angels by the hand of a mediator.
  4. 20Now a mediator is not a mediator of one; but God is one.
  5. 21Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could make alive, verily righteousness would have been of the law.