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# I do not set aside
Paul states a negative to emphasize the positive. AT: "I confirm the value of" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]])
# if righteousness could be gained through the law, then Christ died for nothing
Paul is describing a situation that never existed. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo]])
# if righteousness could be gained through the law
"if people could become righteous by obeying the law"
# then Christ died for nothing
"then Christ would have accomplished nothing by dying"