a3:13-14
b3:10-12
c3:13
d4:4-5
e1 Pet 1:18-20
fDeut 21:23
g2 Cor 5:21

‏ Galatians 3:13

Summary for Gal 3:13-14: 3:13-14  a In contrast with those who depend on the law (3:10-12  b), those who look to God through faith in Christ freely receive God’s life and blessings. 3:13  c rescued us (or ransomed us): Christ paid a ransom to buy back his people (see 4:4-5  d; 1 Pet 1:18-20  e).

• “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree”: Paul quotes Deut 21:23  f, in which executed criminals exposed for public shame were under God’s curse (see study note on Deut 21:22). Jesus, when he was crucified, took upon himself God’s curse that should have fallen upon all sinners (cp. 2 Cor 5:21  g).
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