Galatians 4:21 nasb — Tell me, you who want to be under law, do you not listen to the law?

NASB

"Tell me, you who want to be under law, do you not listen to the law?"

— Galatians 4:21, NASB

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Galatians 4 — Context

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But it is good always to be eagerly sought in a commendable manner, and not only when I am present with you.

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My children, with whom I am again in labor until Christ is formed in you--

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but I could wish to be present with you now and to change my tone, for I am perplexed about you.

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Tell me, you who want to be under law, do you not listen to the law?

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For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by the bondwoman and one by the free woman.

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But the son by the bondwoman was born according to the flesh, and the son by the free woman through the promise.

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This is allegorically speaking, for these women are two covenants: one proceeding from Mount Sinai bearing children who are to be slaves; she is Hagar.

Galatians 4:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Galatians 4:21 say?
Galatians 4:21 in the NASB reads: “Tell me, you who want to be under law, do you not listen to the law?”
Where is Galatians 4:21 in the Bible?
Galatians 4:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Galatians, chapter 4, verse 21.
Who wrote Galatians?
Galatians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 48–55.
What is the book of Galatians about?
Galatians is Paul's fierce defense of justification by faith alone against teachers who would add the Law to the gospel. He argues that the Cross plus anything is no gospel — and that the freedom of the sons of God is not a license to sin but a Spirit-led life of love.
What are the major themes of Galatians?
Galatians explores themes including Justification by Faith, Freedom, Spirit vs. Flesh, Christian Liberty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Galatians 4:21.
What translation should I read Galatians 4:21 in?
Galatians 4:21 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Galatians 4:21?
Galatians 4:21 reads (NASB): “Tell me, you who want to be under law, do you not listen to the law?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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