Gal 3:19 | HCSB | STEP | Why then was the law given? It was added because of transgressions until the Seed to whom the promise was made would come . The law was put into effect through angels by means of a mediator .

b Gn 16:7; Mt 13:49; Lk 1:11; Ac 5:19; Rv 14:6

‏ Galatians 3:19

The Purpose of the Law

19 Why then was the law given? ^a It was added because of transgressions until the Seed to whom the promise was made would come. The law was put into effect through angels ^b by means of a mediator. ^c