Galatians 4:2 — King James Version← Study notes
“But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father.”
Galatians 4:2 — Greek Interlinear
Greek · Galatians 4:211 words
ℹGreek text from the SBL Greek New Testament (SBLGNT). Transliteration follows SBL Academic conventions.
Church Fathers on Galatians 4:2
The word “child” in this place denotes not age but understanding; meaning that God had from the beginning designed for us these gifts, but, as we yet continued childish, He let us be under the elements of the world, that is, new moons and sabbaths, for these days are regulated by the course of sun and moon. If then also now they bring you under law they do nothing else but lead you backward now in the time of your perfect age and maturity. And see what is the consequence of…
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Adam Smith 2Note3mo agoThe light of the world - Galatians 4
I think this is a call to trust beyond what we can see. God is faithful in every circumstance. This connects directly to the promise made to Abraham. God is faithful in every circumstance. I love how ...
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Adam SmithNote3mo agoThe cost of discipleship - Galatians 4
Faith isn't the absence of doubt - it's choosing to believe despite it. God is faithful in every circumstance. God is faithful in every circumstance. The promise here is not conditional on our strengt...
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