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Galatians 4:7-9
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
Galatians 4:7-9
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
7 So then you are no longer a slave, but a son— and if a son, also an heir through God!
Why Turn Back To Being Slaves Again? I Fear For You
8 But at that time not knowing God, you were-slaves to the ones by nature not being gods. 9 But now having known God, yet rather having been known by God, how is it you are turning-back again to the weak and poor elemental things to which again you are wanting to be-slaves anew?
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Galatians 4:7-9
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Galatians 4:7-9
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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.(A)
Paul’s Concern for the Galatians
8 Formerly, when you did not know God,(B) you were slaves(C) to those who by nature are not gods.(D) 9 But now that you know God—or rather are known by God(E)—how is it that you are turning back to those weak and miserable forces[a]? Do you wish to be enslaved(F) by them all over again?(G)
Footnotes
- Galatians 4:9 Or principles
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