⁷ Then the Lord appeared to Abram and said, “I will give this land to your offspring.”^(A) So he built an altar there to the Lord who had appeared to him.

²⁸ We know that all things work together^[a] for the good^[b] of those who love God: those who are called according to His purpose.^(A)

The Purpose of the Law

¹⁹ Why then was the law given?^(A) It was added because of transgressions until the Seed to whom the promise was made would come. The law was put into effect through angels^(B) by means of a mediator.^(C)

The Promised Rest

4 Therefore, while the promise to enter His rest remains, let us fear that none of you should miss it.^[a]