Galatians 3:13-15

Worldwide English (New Testament)

¹³Christ has saved us from the curse which the law put on us. He took the curse on himself. It should have been on us. The holy writings say, `A curse be on everyone who hangs on a tree!'

¹⁴Christ Jesus did this so that those who are not Jews will have the blessing which Abraham had. He did this so that when we believe, we will receive the Spirit who was promised to us.

¹⁵My brothers, it is the same as when a man makes a promise. He makes it good and strong. Then no one can break it or add anything to it.

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Galatians 3:13-15

New International Version

¹³Christ 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) ¹⁴He 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

¹⁵Brothers 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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