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Galatians 4:1

Galatians 4:1
Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all;

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Now I say,.... To illustrate what he had said of the law's being a schoolmaster to the Jews until the coming of Christ,…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Now I say - He had before said Gal 3:24-25 that while they were under the Law they were in a state of minority. This…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

The heir, as long as He is a child - Though he be appointed by his father's will heir of all his possessions yet till he…

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

The word -heirs" at the end of the preceding chapter suggests another illustration. In human affairs the condition of a…

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