Galatians 3:18
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No, this addendum, with its instructions and regulations, has nothing to do with the promised inheritance in the will.
18–20What is the point, then, of the law, the attached addendum? It was a thoughtful addition to the original covenant promises made to Abraham.
Copyright 2005 Eugene H. Peterson.
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
For if the inheritance comes by the law, it no longer comes by promise; but God gave it to Abraham by a promise.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
For if the inheritance depends on the law, then it no longer depends on the promise; but God in his grace gave it to Abraham through a promise.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
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.
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NLTNew Living Translation
For if the inheritance could be received by keeping the law, then it would not be the result of accepting God’s promise. But God graciously gave it to Abraham as a promise.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
For if the inheritance is from the law, it is no longer from the promise, but God graciously gave it to Abraham through the promise.
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KJV 1900King James Version
For if the inheritance be of the law, it is no more of promise: but God gave it to Abraham by promise.
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