Galatians 4:2
but is under guardians and stewards until the day appointed by the father.
World English Bible Classic
In The King James Version
But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father.
In Context
3So we also, when we were children, were held in bondage under the elemental principles of the world.
Cross References
Daniel 11:29“He will return at the appointed time and come into the south; but it won’t be in the latter time as it was in the former.
John 15:7If you remain in me, and my words remain in you, you will ask whatever you desire, and it will be done for 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 →