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Galatians 4:31

Galatians 4:31
So then, brethren, we are not children of the bondwoman, but of the free.

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Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

So then, brethren - It follows from all this. Not from the allegory regarded as an argument - for Paul does not use it thus - but from the considerations suggested on the whole subject. Since the…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

So then - We - Jews and Gentiles, who believe on the Lord Jesus, are not children of the bond woman - are not in subjection to the Jewish law, but of the free; and, consequently, are delivered from…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Galatians 4:21-31

In these verses the apostle illustrates the difference between believers who rested in Christ only and those judaizers who trusted in the law, by a comparison taken from the story of Isaac and…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

So then Better, wherefore. The conclusion is drawn from the whole preceding argument. It is the assertion of our liberty in the Gospel of Christ freedom from the curse of the law, from the yoke of…

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