Book of Common Prayer
God’s Promises To Abraham Were Not Cancelled By The Law Which Came Later
15 Brothers, I speak in accordance with human thinking: Though it is [a covenant] of a human, no one sets-aside or adds-conditions-to a covenant having been ratified. 16 Now the promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed[a]. He[b] does not say [in Gen 13:15] “and to seeds”, as-though speaking in reference to many; but as-though speaking in reference to one, “and to your seed”— who is Christ. 17 And this I say: the Law, having come-about after four-hundred and thirty years, does not un-ratify[c] the covenant having been previously-ratified by God, so as to do-away-with[d] the promise. 18 For if the inheritance is of [e] the Law, it is no longer of the promise. But God has freely-given it to Abraham through the promise!
The Law Was Added Because of Transgressions, Until The Christ Should Come
19 Why then the Law? It was added because of the transgressions until which time the Seed should come to Whom the promise has been made, having been commanded[f] through angels by the hand of a mediator[g]. 20 Now a mediator is not [a mediator] of [only] one [party], but God is one[h].
The Law Served To Lead Us To Faith In Christ So As To Inherit The Abrahamic Promises
21 Is the Law then against the promises of God? May it never be! For if a Law being able to give-life had been given, righteousness really would have been by the Law! 22 But the Scripture confined all things under[i] sin, in order that the promise by faith[j] in Jesus Christ might be given to the ones believing.
Jesus Walks Across The Raging Sea To His Disciples. They Say, Truly You Are God’s Son
22 And immediately He compelled[a] the disciples to get into the boat and to be going ahead of Him to the other side while[b] He sent-away the crowds. 23 And having sent-away the crowds, He went up on the mountain privately to pray. And having become evening[c], He was there alone. 24 And the boat was already many stades[d] distant from the land, being tormented by the waves. For the wind was contrary. 25 And He came to them in the fourth watch[e] of the night, walking across[f] the sea. 26 But the disciples, having seen Him walking on the sea, were frightened, saying that “It is a phantom[g]”. And they cried-out from the fear. 27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take-courage, I am[h] the One. Do not be afraid[i]”. 28 But having responded to Him, Peter said, “Master, if You are[j] the One, order me to come to You across the waters”. 29 And the One said, “Come”. And having gone down from the boat, Peter walked across the waters and came[k] to Jesus. 30 But seeing the strong wind, he became afraid. And having begun to sink, he cried-out, saying, “Master, save me!” 31 And immediately Jesus, having stretched-out His hand, took-hold-of him. And He says to him, “One of-little-faith, for what purpose[l] did you doubt?” 32 And they having gone-up[m] into the boat, the wind stopped. 33 And the ones in the boat gave-worship[n] to Him, saying, “Truly[o] You are God’s Son”.
In Gennesaret, All Who Just Touch The Tassel of His Garment Are Healed
34 And having crossed-over, they came on land in Gennesaret. 35 And having recognized Him, the men of that place sent out into that whole surrounding-region. And they brought to Him all the ones being ill. 36 And they were begging Him that they might only touch the tassel of His garment. And all-who touched it were restored.
Disciples' Literal New Testament: Serving Modern Disciples by More Fully Reflecting the Writing Style of the Ancient Disciples, Copyright © 2011 Michael J. Magill. All Rights Reserved. Published by Reyma Publishing