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but because of the false brothers[a] secretly brought in, who slipped in to spy on our freedom that we have in Christ Jesus,(A) that they might enslave us—

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  1. 2:4 False brothers: Jewish Christians who took the position that Gentile Christians must first become Jews through circumcision and observance of the Mosaic law in order to become Christians; cf. Acts 15:1.

This matter arose because some false believers(A) had infiltrated our ranks to spy on(B) the freedom(C) we have in Christ Jesus and to make us slaves.

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to ransom those under the law, so that we might receive adoption.(A)

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to redeem(A) those under the law, that we might receive adoption(B) to sonship.[a](C)

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  1. Galatians 4:5 The Greek word for adoption to sonship is a legal term referring to the full legal standing of an adopted male heir in Roman culture.

but now that you have come to know God, or rather to be known by God, how can you turn back again to the weak and destitute elemental powers? Do you want to be slaves to them all over again?(A)

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But now that you know God—or rather are known by God(A)—how is it that you are turning back to those weak and miserable forces[a]? Do you wish to be enslaved(B) by them all over again?(C)

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  1. Galatians 4:9 Or principles

32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”(A)

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32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”(A)

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36 So if a son frees you, then you will truly be free.

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36 So if the Son sets you free,(A) you will be free indeed.

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