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Galatians 4:6-8
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6 And because we[a] are his children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, prompting us to call out, “Abba, Father.”[b] 7 Now you are no longer a slave but God’s own child.[c] And since you are his child, God has made you his heir.

Paul’s Concern for the Galatians

8 Before you Gentiles knew God, you were slaves to so-called gods that do not even exist.

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Footnotes

  1. 4:6a Greek you.
  2. 4:6b Abba is an Aramaic term for “father.”
  3. 4:7 Greek son; also in 4:7b.
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Galatians 4:6-8
New International Version

6 Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son(A) into our hearts,(B) the Spirit who calls out, “Abba,[a] Father.”(C) 7 So you are no longer a slave, but God’s child; and since you are his child, God has made you also an heir.(D)

Paul’s Concern for the Galatians

8 Formerly, when you did not know God,(E) you were slaves(F) to those who by nature are not gods.(G)

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Footnotes

  1. Galatians 4:6 Aramaic for Father
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