Galatians 3:18-20

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

¹⁸ For if the inheritance is based on the law, it is no longer based on the promise; but God has graciously given it to Abraham through the promise.

The Purpose of the Law

¹⁹ Why, then, was the law given?^(A) It was added for the sake of transgressions^[a] 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) 20} Now a mediator is not just for one person alone, but God is one.^(D)