Galatians 4:5 “to redeem those under the law, that we might receive our adoption as s…”

Galatians 4:5

to redeem those under the law, that we might receive our adoption as sons.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.

World English Bible

that he might redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as children.

American Standard Version

that he might redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.

Geneva Bible 1599

That hee might redeeme them which were vnder the Law, that we might receiue the adoption of the sonnes.

Darby Translation

that he might redeem those under law, that we might receive sonship.

Young's Literal Translation

that those under law he may redeem, that the adoption of sons we may receive;

Bible in Basic English

That he might make them free who were under the law, and that we might be given the place of sons.

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Cross references

“redeem”

Hebrews 9:15 1 Peter 1:18–20 Ephesians 1:7 Galatians 3:13 Hebrews 9:12 Revelation 5:9

Hebrews 9:15 · BSB

Therefore 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 covenan…

1 Peter 1:18–20 · BSB

For 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,

Ephesians 1:7 · BSB

In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace

Galatians 3:13 · BSB

Christ 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.”

Hebrews 9:12 · BSB

He 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.

Revelation 5:9 · BSB

And 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.

“that we”

Ephesians 1:5 Galatians 4:7 Galatians 3:26 Romans 8:23 John 1:12 Romans 9:4

Ephesians 1:5 · BSB

He predestined us for adoption as His sons through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of His will,

Galatians 4:7 · BSB

So you are no longer a slave, but a son; and since you are a son, you are also an heir through God.

Galatians 3:26 · BSB

You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.

Romans 8:23 · BSB

Not 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.

John 1:12 · BSB

But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God—

Romans 9:4 · BSB

the 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.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

4But when the time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the law,

6And because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!”

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