| 14 | that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. |
| 15 | To give a human example, brethren: no one annuls even a man's will, or adds to it, once it has been ratified. |
| 16 | Now the promises were made to Abraham and to his offspring. It does not say, "And to offsprings," referring to many; but, referring to one, "And to your offspring," which is Christ. |
| 17 | This is what I mean: the law, which came four hundred and thirty years afterward, does not annul a covenant previously ratified by God, so as to make the promise void. |
| 18 | For if the inheritance is by the law, it is no longer by promise; but God gave it to Abraham by a promise. |
| 19 | Why then the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the offspring should come to whom the promise had been made; and it was ordained by angels through an intermediary. |
| 20 | Now an intermediary implies more than one; but God is one. |
| 21 | Is the law then against the promises of God? Certainly not; for if a law had been given which could make alive, then righteousness would indeed be by the law. |
| 22 | But the scripture consigned all things to sin, that what was promised to faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe. |