21 I do not nullify the grace of God, for (A)if righteousness comes through [a]the Law, then Christ died needlessly.”

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  1. Galatians 2:21 Or law

21 I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law,(A) Christ died for nothing!”[a]

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  1. Galatians 2:21 Some interpreters end the quotation after verse 14.

21 Is the Law then contrary to the promises of God? [a](A)Far from it! For (B)if a law had been given that was able to impart life, then righteousness [b]would indeed have been [c]based on law.

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  1. Galatians 3:21 Lit May it never happen!
  2. Galatians 3:21 Or would indeed be
  3. Galatians 3:21 Lit out of, from

21 Is the law, therefore, opposed to the promises of God? Absolutely not!(A) For if a law had been given that could impart life, then righteousness would certainly have come by the law.(B)

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