Galatians 4:2

An heir is subject to guardians and managers until the time set by the father.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

1Let me explain what I'm saying. An heir who is underage is no different from a slave, even though the heir may be the owner of everything.

3It's just the same for us. When we were children, we were slaves subject to the basic rules of the law.

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Cross References

Daniel 11:29At the time predicted he will return to invade the south again, but this time it won't be like before.

John 15:7If you remain in me, and my words remain in you, then you can ask for whatever you want, and it will be given you.

Matthew Henry on Galatians 4:2-8

The Redemption by Christ. ( a. d. 56.) 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; 2 But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father. 3 Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world: 4 But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, 5 To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons. 6 And… Read the whole commentary →

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