Galatians 3:19
Summary for Gal 3:19-22: 3:19-22 a Paul’s argument so far might lead his readers to believe that the law had no purpose. Here, however, Paul emphasizes the law’s proper role in order to correct false teaching about the law. 3:19 b If people do not receive God’s inheritance through the law, why, then, was the law given? It was to show people their sins and make it clear that sinful actions are offenses against God. People cannot rely on their own goodness to save them, but must turn to God in faith (see Rom 3:19-20 c; 4:15 d; 5:20 e; 7:7-13 f).• until the coming of the child who was promised: See Gal 3:16 g. While the promise is permanent, the law was temporary. With Christ’s coming, the law was fulfilled (see Matt 5:17-20 h; cp. Matt 3:13-15 i; John 19:30 j) and God’s acceptance is based entirely on faith in Christ.
• through angels: Deuteronomy 33:2 k in the Greek version describes the Lord’s coming from Sinai “with myriads of holy ones, angels with him at his right hand.” See also Ps 68:17 l; Acts 7:38 m, 53 n; Heb 2:2 o.
• Moses, who was the mediator: See Exod 20:19 p; Deut 5:24-27 q.
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