Galatians 4:2 - Forerunner Commentary

Galatians 4:2

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1 Now I say that the heir, as long as he is a child, does not differ at all from a slave, though he is master of all,

2 but is under guardians and stewards until the time appointed by the father.

3 Even so we, when we were children, ^awere in bondage under the elements of the world.

4 But ^awhen the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, ^bborn ^cof a woman, ^dborn under the law,

5 ^ato redeem those who were under the law, ^bthat we might receive the adoption as sons.

6 And because you are sons, God has sent forth ^athe Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying out,¹ “Abba, Father!”

7 Therefore you are no longer a slave but a son, ^aand if a son, then an heir of God² through Christ.

Fears for the Church

8 But then, indeed, ^awhen you did not know God, ^byou served those which by nature are not gods.

9 But now ^aafter you have known God, or rather are known by God, ^bhow is it that you turn again to ^cthe weak and beggarly elements, to which you desire again to be in bondage?

Verse Comparison: Galatians 4:2

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American Standard Version
but is under guardians and stewards until the day appointed of the father.

Amplified® Bible
But he is under guardians and administrators {or} trustees until the date fixed by his father.

Contemporary English Version
This is because children are placed in the care of guardians and teachers until the time their parents have set.

Darby English Version
but he is under guardians and stewards until the period fixed by the father.

Good News Bible
While he is young, there are men who take care of him and manage his affairs until the time set by his father.

International Standard Version
Instead, he is placed under the control of guardians and trustees until the time set by the father.

King James Version
But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father.

New American Standard Bible
but he is under guardians and managers until the date set by the father.

New International Version
He is subject to guardians and trustees until the time set by his father.

New King James Version
but is under guardians and stewards until the time appointed by the father.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
but his parents place him under guardians and managers until the date set by the father.

Young's Literal Translation
but is under tutors and stewards till the time appointed of the father,

New English Translation
But he is under guardians¹ and managers until the date set by his² father.

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