Galatians 4:7 nasb — Therefore you are no longer a slave, but a son; and if a son, then an heir through God.

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"Therefore you are no longer a slave, but a son; and if a son, then an heir through God."

— Galatians 4:7, NASB

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Galatians 4 — Context

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But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law,

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so that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.

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Because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying, "Abba! Father!"

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Therefore you are no longer a slave, but a son; and if a son, then an heir through God.

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However at that time, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those which by nature are no gods.

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But now that you have come to know God, or rather to be known by God, how is it that you turn back again to the weak and worthless elemental things, to which you desire to be enslaved all over again?

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You observe days and months and seasons and years.

Galatians 4:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Galatians 4:7 say?
Galatians 4:7 in the NASB reads: “Therefore you are no longer a slave, but a son; and if a son, then an heir through God.”
Where is Galatians 4:7 in the Bible?
Galatians 4:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Galatians, chapter 4, verse 7.
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 4:7.
What translation should I read Galatians 4:7 in?
Galatians 4:7 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 4:7?
Galatians 4:7 reads (NASB): “Therefore you are no longer a slave, but a son; and if a son, then an heir through God.” 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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