Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba, Father.” 7 So you are no longer a slave, but God's ...

Ye observe days, and months, and seasons, and years. I am afraid of you, lest by any means I have bestowed labor upon you in vain.

10 Ye observe days, and months, and seasons, and years. 11 I am afraid of you, lest by any means I have bestowed labor upon you in vain.

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. The heir is subject to.

What does Galatians 4:3 mean? Paul is making another point in his case that faith in Christ is all that is required to be right with God—to be "justified.

David Guzik commentary on Galatians 4, where Paul explains that the believer is no longer under bondage to the basic elements.

11I am afraid on your account that perhaps I have labored for you in vain. Appeal to Former Loyalty. 12I implore you, brothers, be as I am, because I have ...

11 I fear for you, that somehow I have wasted my efforts on you. 12 I plead with you, brothers and sisters, become like me, for I became like you. You did ...

10 I am confident in the Lord that you will accept no other view. ... But the one who is confusing you will pay the penalty , whoever he may be . 11 Now , ...

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 ...