KJV King James Version
To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
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Galatians 4:5
To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
to redeem those under the law, that we might receive our adoption as sons.
WEB World English Bible
that he might redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of children.
ASV American Standard Version
that he might redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
that those under law he may redeem, that the adoption of sons we may receive;
Surrounding context — Galatians 4
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 because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.
7 Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.
8 Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature are no gods.
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Hebrews 9:15And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions [that were] under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.Ephesians 1:5Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,1 Peter 1:18-20Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, [as] silver and gold, from your vain conversation [received] by tradition from your fathers;Ephesians 1:7In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;Revelation 5:9And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;Hebrews 9:12Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption [for us].Galatians 3:13Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed [is] every one that hangeth on a tree:Galatians 4:7Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.Galatians 3:26For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.Romans 8:23And not only [they], but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, [to wit], the redemption of our body.John 1:12But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, [even] to them that believe on his name:Romans 9:4Who are Israelites; to whom [pertaineth] the adoption, and the glory, and the covenants, and the giving of the law, and the service [of God], and the promises;Titus 2:14Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.Colossians 1:13-20Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated [us] into the kingdom of his dear Son:Romans 8:19For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.Ephesians 5:2And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.Galatians 4:21Tell me, ye that desire to be under the law, do ye not hear the law?Luke 1:68Blessed [be] the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people,
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