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Galatians 4:3 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Galatians 4:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Galatians chapter 4 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world: elements: or, rudiments”
Galatians 4:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Galatians 4:3
Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world: Paul applies the illustration. "Even so we" (houtōs kai hēmeis)—just like the child-heir. "When we were children" (hote ēmen nēpioi)—in our spiritual minority before Christ. "We" likely includes both Jewish and Gentile believers—both were in spiritual childhood, though differently (Jews under law, Gentiles under pagan religion)."Were in bondage" (ēmetha dedoulōmenoi, ἤμεθα δεδουλωμένοι)—perfect participle emphasizing enslaved state. "Under the elements of the world" (hypo ta stoicheia tou kosmou) is debated. St...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Galatians 4:3
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“why”
“after the tradition of men”
“or rather to be known by God”
“who stole in to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus”
“brothers”
“that you should put a yoke on the neck of the disciples which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?”
“but you received the Spirit of adoption”
“If you remain in my word, then you are truly my disciples.,Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;,,,,,,,,”
“not after the law of a fleshly commandment”
“and answers to the Jerusalem that exists now”