This is Luther's comment regarding the Law, sin, death, and the devil trying to claim Jesus in his crucifixion. Some might think it is crude. I love it.
"For He not only redeemed us but also freed us rightfully for Himself, so that not only the devil and hell were compelled in strict justice to let Him go, because they killed the innocent Son of God. Therefore the Law burned its fingers, and death dirtied its pants. The devil, death, and sin overreached themselves. There they all became guilty and debtors to God, to this Son Jesus Christ, who now has the right over against His enemies." (Martin Luther. Luther's Works: American Edition. Vol. 9 [Lectures on Genesis, chapters 45-50], page 162)
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