Gal 3:19, 5:23 | ISV | STEP | The Purpose of the Law Why, then, was the law given? It was added because of transgressions until the descendant came to whom the promise was given. It was put into effect through angels by means of an intermediary.

Galatians 3:19

19 The Purpose of the LawWhy, then, was the law given? ^{▼▼Lit. Why then the law?} It was added because of transgressions until the descendant came to whom the promise was given. It was put into effect through angels by means of an intermediary.Exod 20:19, 21-22; Deut 5:5, 22-23, 27, 31; John 1:17; 15:22; Acts 7:38, 53, 27, 31; Rom 4:15; 5:20; Gal 1:16; 1Tim 1:9; 2:5; Heb 2:2

Galatians 5:23

23 gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things.1Tim 1:9

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