Galatians 4:8-11
Christian Standard Bible
Paul’s Concern for the Galatians
8 But in the past, since you didn’t know God,(A) you were enslaved to things[a] that by nature are not gods. 9 But now, since you know God,(B) or rather have become known by God, how can you turn back again to the weak and worthless(C) elements?(D) Do you want to be enslaved to them all over again? 10 You are observing special days, months, seasons, and years.(E) 11 I am fearful for you, that perhaps my labor for you has been wasted.
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- 4:8 Or beings
Galatians 4:8-11
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Paul Reproves the Galatians
8 Formerly, when you did not know God, you were enslaved to beings that by nature are not gods.(A) 9 Now, however, that you have come to know God, or rather to be known by God, how can you turn back again to the weak and beggarly elemental principles?[a] How can you want to be enslaved to them again?(B) 10 You are observing special days and months and seasons and years. 11 I am afraid that my work for you may have been wasted.
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- 4.9 Or spirits
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