Galatians 4:8-11

Expanded Bible

Paul’s Love for the Christians

⁸ In the past you did not know God. You were slaves to gods that were not real. ⁹ But now you know the true God. Really, it is God who knows you. So ·why do [^Lhow can] you turn back to those weak and ·useless [bankrupt; ^Lpoor] ·rules [or spiritual forces; or elementary principles/powers; v. 3] you followed before? Do you want to be slaves to those things again? ¹⁰ You still ·follow teachings about [are observing/keeping] special days, months, seasons, and years [^Cprobably Jewish Sabbaths and festivals, which Paul’s opponents claimed must be observed to be saved]. ¹¹ I am afraid for you, that my work for you has been wasted.