Galatians 3:11

3:11 Now it is clear no one is justified before God by the law, because the righteous one will live by faith.

Galatians 3:15

Inheritance Comes from Promises and not Law

3:15 Brothers and sisters, I offer an example from everyday life: When a covenant has been ratified, even though it is only a human contract, no one can set it aside or add anything to it.


tn Or “The one who is righteous by faith will live” (a quotation from Hab 2:4).

tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:11.

tn Grk “I speak according to man,” referring to the illustration that follows.

tn The same Greek word, διαθήκη (diaqhkh), can mean either “covenant” or “will,” but in this context the former is preferred here because Paul is discussing in vv. 16-18 the Abrahamic covenant.

tn Or “has been put into effect.”