Galatians 4:1-9 ▼

1 And I say, for as long time as the heir is a child, he differs nothing from a servant, being lord of all;

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

3 So also we, when we were children, were subjugated under the world's elements:

4 And when the completion of the time was come, God sent his Son, born of woman, born under the law,

5 That he might redeem them under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.

6 And because ye are sons, God sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.

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

8 But then truly, not having known God, ye were in a servile condition to them not being gods by nature.

9 And now, having known God, and rather known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and poor elements, to which again ye wish anew to be in a servile condition.