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While they are children, they must obey those who are chosen to care for them. But when they reach the age the father set, they are free. It is the same for us. We were once like children, slaves to the useless rules[a] of this world. But when the right time came, God sent his Son, who was born from a woman and lived under the law.

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  1. Galatians 4:3 rules Or “powers.” Also in verse 9.

The heir is subject to guardians and trustees until the time set by his father. So also, when we were underage, we were in slavery(A) under the elemental spiritual forces[a] of the world.(B) But when the set time had fully come,(C) God sent his Son,(D) born of a woman,(E) born under the law,(F)

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  1. Galatians 4:3 Or under the basic principles