The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians
⭑ Catholic Public Domain Version 2009 ⭑
- Chapter 3 -
(James 2:14–26)
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Christ Has Redeemed Us
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The Purpose of the Law
(Romans 7:1–6)
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Sons through Faith in Christ
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Footnotes
(a)3:16 The Promise was certainly made to many descendents of Abraham, since God used the figure of the stars in the sky and the sand on the shore. But Paul is saying that the word used for offspring can be taken in the singular sense, because the promise is primarily about Christ, (the one offspring who redeems all other offspring), and only secondarily about the physical and spiritual descendents of Abraham.(Conte)
(b)3:19
Because of transgressions: To restrain them from sin, by fear and threats.(Challoner)
(c)3:19
Ordained by angels: The law was delivered by angels, speaking in the name and person of God to Moses, who was the mediator, on this occasion, between God and the people.(Challoner)
(d)3:22
Has concluded all under sin: that is, has declared all to be under sin, from which they could not be delivered but by faith in Jesus Christ, the promised seed.(Challoner)
(e)3:24
Pedagogue: That is, schoolmaster, conductor, or instructor.(Challoner)
(f)3:28
Neither Jew, etc: That is, no distinction of Jew, etc.(Challoner)