Galatians 4:3
“Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world:”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Even so we,.... Jews, for of such the apostle is only speaking, and to whom he applies the above case of heirs in…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Even so we - We who were Jews - for so I think the word here is to be limited, and not extended to the pagan, as…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Even so we - The whole Jewish people were in a state of nonage while under the law.
The elements of the world - A mere…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Galatians 4:1-7
In this chapter the apostle deals plainly with those who hearkened to the judaizing teachers, who cried up the law of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Even so we Both Jews and Gentiles, as such, i.e. before conversion to Christ.
children minors, as in Gal 4:4.
the…
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