Galatians 4:7

Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.

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Other Translations for Galatians 4:7

BSB

So you are no longer a slave, but a son; and since you are a son, you are also an heir through God.

AKJV

Why you are no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.

CPDV

And so now he is not a servant, but a son. But if he is a son, then he is also an heir, through God.

ERV

So that thou art no longer a bondservant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir through God.

NHEB

So you are no longer a slave, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God.

SMT

So that thou art no more a servant, but a son: and if a son, also an heir of God through Christ.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Galatians 4:7

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Commentary for Galatians 4:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Galatians 4:7

Summary

Former servitude transforms into full heir status through Jesus

Event

Declaration of new status

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD