Galatians 4:9

but now, after having known God, or rather having been known by God, how is it that ye are turning back to the weak and beggarly rudiments to which ye wish to be again in bondage?

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In The King James Version

But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage?

In Context

8But at that time, indeed, when ye knew not God, ye were in slavery to those who in their nature are not gods;

10Do ye observe days, and months, and times, and years?

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Cross References

Psalms 1:6For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous, But the way of the wicked leadeth to ruin.

Proverbs 2:5Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, And find the knowledge of God.

Habakkuk 2:14For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of Jehovah, As the waters cover the sea.

Luke 5:38But new wine must be put into new skins.

John 10:27My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me;

Matthew Henry on Galatians 4:9-12

Affectionate Remonstrance. ( a. d. 56.) 8 Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature are no gods. 9 But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage? 10 Ye observe days, and months, and times, and years. 11 I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon you labour in vain. In these verses the apostle puts them in mind of what they were before their conversion to the… Read the whole commentary →

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