Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all; But is under tutors and governors.

4 What I am saying is that as long as an heir is underage, he is no different from a slave, although he owns the whole estate.

I want to tell you this: While those who will inherit their fathers' property are still children, they are no different from slaves. It does not matter that the ...

Galatians 4:1-4 What I am saying is that as long as an heir is underage, he is no different from a slave, although he owns the whole estate.

I mean that the heir, as long as he is a child, is no different from a slave, though he is the owner of everything, but he is under guardians...

Now I say that the heir, as long as he is a child, does not differ at all from a slave, though he is master of all, but is under guardians and...

Galatians 4:1–7 paints the picture of the heir of a wealthy son, who remains without freedom himself until he actually receives his inheritance.

I mean that the heir, as long as he is a child, is no different from a slave, though he is the owner of everything, but he is under guardians and managers ...

And just as Jesus made the Jews sons, Jesus also made the Gentiles sons. Like the Jews, the Galatians are no longer like children or slaves. They too are sons.

New International Version What I am saying is that as long as an heir is underage, he is no different from a slave, although he owns the whole estate.