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Berean Standard Bible

“So you are no longer a slave, but a son; and since you are a son, you are also an heir through God.”

Galatians 4:7

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Study note

Paul explains that under the law, Israel was like a child under guardians, but when the fullness of time came, God sent his Son. Christ redeemed those under the law so that they might receive adoption.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

So you are no longer a slave, but a son; and since you are a son, you are also an heir through God.

World English Bible (WEB)

So you are no longer a bondservant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.

King James Version (KJV)

Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.

American Standard Version (ASV)

So that thou art no longer a bondservant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir through God.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

So that you are no longer a servant, but a son; and if a son, then the heritage of God is yours.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

so that you are no more a servant, but a son, and if a son, also an heir of God through Christ.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Así que ya no eres más siervo, sino hijo; y si hijo, también heredero de Dios por Cristo.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Así que ya no eres esclavo, sino hijo de Dios. Y como eres su hijo, Dios te ha hecho su heredero.

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