¹⁴ For if those who depend on the law are heirs, faith means nothing and the promise is worthless,^{(A) 15} because the law brings wrath.^(B) And where there is no law there is no transgression.^(C)

¹⁶ Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may be by grace^(D) and may be guaranteed^(E) to all Abraham’s offspring—not only to those who are of the law but also to those who have the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all.^(F)