Galatians 4:2
“But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father.”
Galatians 4:2 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed by the father:
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- but is under guardians and stewards until the day appointed of the father.
- DARBYDarby
- but he is under guardians and stewards until the period fixed by the father.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- but is under guardians and stewards until the day appointed by the father.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- but is under tutors and stewards till the time appointed of the father,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- But he is under guardians and stewards until the time set by his father.
Context: Galatians 4
1Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all;
2But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father.
3Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world:
4But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,
About Galatians 4: Adoption as Sons
Paul contrasts the difference between slavery to the law and adoption as sons of God through faith in Jesus Christ. He encourages the Galatians to embrace their freedom in Christ.
Commentary
Galatians 4 is a powerful chapter that speaks to the importance of faith in the life of a believer. Paul is addressing the Galatians, who have been led astray by false teachers who are trying to convince them to follow the law of Moses. Paul is reminding them that they are no longer under the law, but are now under grace. He is reminding them that they are children of God, and that they have been adopted into His family.