¹³ Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us,^(A) because it is written, Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.^{[a](B) 14} The purpose was that the blessing of Abraham would come to the Gentiles by Christ Jesus, so that we could receive the promised Spirit through faith.^(C)

Love Your Enemies

²⁷ “But I say to you who listen: Love your enemies, do what is good to those who hate you, ²⁸ bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.^(A)