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Galatians 4:8-11
International Standard Version
Galatians 4:8-11
International Standard Version
8 However, in the past, when you did not know God, you were slaves to things that are not really gods at all.[a] 9 But now that you know God, or rather have been known by God, how can you turn back again to those powerless and bankrupt basic principles?[b] Why do you want to become their slaves all over again? 10 You are observing days, months, seasons, and years. 11 I am afraid for you! I don’t want my work for you to have[c] been wasted!
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- Galatians 4:8 Lit. gods by nature
- Galatians 4:9 Or elemental spirits
- Galatians 4:11 Lit. you, lest somehow my work for you has
Galatians 4:8-11
New International Version
Galatians 4:8-11
New International Version
Paul’s Concern for the Galatians
8 Formerly, when you did not know God,(A) you were slaves(B) to those who by nature are not gods.(C) 9 But now that you know God—or rather are known by God(D)—how is it that you are turning back to those weak and miserable forces[a]? Do you wish to be enslaved(E) by them all over again?(F) 10 You are observing special days and months and seasons and years!(G) 11 I fear for you, that somehow I have wasted my efforts on you.(H)
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- Galatians 4:9 Or principles
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