Galatians 4:1-3

Expanded Bible

4 ·I want to tell you this [or This is what I mean; ^LI am saying]: While those who will inherit their fathers’ property are still children, they are no different from slaves. It does not matter that the children ·own everything [or are masters/lords over the whole estate]. ² They must obey ·those chosen to care for them [^Ltheir guardians and administrators/trustees] until the time set by their father. ³ It is the same for us. We were once like children, slaves to the ·useless rules [or spiritual forces; or elementary principles/powers] of this world.