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Sons and Heirs

Galatians 4:5

In 9 translations

BSB
to redeem those under the law, that we might receive our adoption as sons.
KJV
To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
WEB
that he might redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as children.
ASV
that he might redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
LSV
that He may redeem those under law, that we may receive the adoption as sons;
YLT
that those under law he may redeem, that the adoption of sons we may receive;
DBY
that he might redeem those under law, that we might receive sonship.
DRC
That he might redeem them who were under the law: that we might receive the adoption of sons.
GNV
That hee might redeeme them which were vnder the Law, that we might receiue the adoption of the sonnes.

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Words in brackets are English the glossers added; the Greek has no word for them, and they can carry a choice of tense or meaning.

Original-language editions

SBLGNT
ἵνα τοὺς ὑπὸ νόμον ἐξαγοράσῃ, ἵνα τὴν υἱοθεσίαν ἀπολάβωμεν.
RP2018
ἵνα τοὺς ὑπὸ νόμον ἐξαγοράσῃ, ἵνα τὴν υἱοθεσίαν ἀπολάβωμεν.
TR-Boyd
ἵνα τοὺς ὑπὸ νόμον ἐξαγοράσῃ, ἵνα τὴν υἱοθεσίαν ἀπολάβωμεν.
SCR1894
ινα τους υπο νομον εξαγοραση ινα την υιοθεσιαν απολαβωμεν

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).

Cross-references most cited first

  • Hebrews 9:15Therefore Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, now that He has died to redeem them from the transgressions committed under the first…
  • Ephesians 1:5He predestined us for adoption as His sons through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of His will,
  • 1 Peter 1:18–20For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without…
  • Ephesians 1:7In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace
  • Hebrews 9:12He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption.
  • Galatians 3:13Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us. For it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.”
  • Revelation 5:9And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.
  • Galatians 3:26You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.
  • Romans 8:23Not only that, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.
  • Galatians 4:7So you are no longer a slave, but a son; and since you are a son, you are also an heir through God.
  • Colossians 1:13–20He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all…
  • Titus 2:14He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.
  • John 1:12But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God—
  • Romans 9:4the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory and the covenants; theirs the giving of the law, the temple worship, and the promises.
  • Romans 8:19The creation waits in eager expectation for the revelation of the sons of God.
  • Ephesians 5:2and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.

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