Galatians 4:5 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

⁵ in order to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as children.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁵ to redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁵ To purchase the freedom of (to ransom, to redeem, to atone for) those who were subject to the Law, that we might be adopted and have sonship conferred upon us [and be recognized as God's sons].

American Standard Version (1901)

⁵ that he might redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.

Common English Bible

⁵ This was so he could redeem those under the Law so that we could be adopted.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁵ so that he might redeem those who were under the law, in order that we might receive the adoption of sons.

Galatians 4:5 Cross References

Hebrews 9:15

For this reason he is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, because a death has occurred that redeems them from the transgressions under the first covenant.

Ephesians 1:5

He destined us for adoption as his children through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of his will,

Ephesians 1:7

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

Revelation 5:9

They sing a new song: “You are worthy to take the scroll and to break its seals, for you were slaughtered and by your blood you ransomed for God saints from every tribe and language and people and nation;

Hebrews 9:12

he entered once for all into the holy place, not with the blood of goats and calves but with his own blood, thus obtaining eternal redemption.

Galatians 3:13

Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree”—

Romans 8:23

and not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly while we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies.

Galatians 4:7

So you are no longer a slave but a child, and if a child then also an heir through God.

Galatians 3:26

for in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith.

Romans 9:4

They are Israelites, and to them belong the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the worship, and the promises;

John 1:12

But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God,

Titus 2:14

He it is who gave himself for us that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds.

Romans 8:19

For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the children of God,

Ephesians 5:2

and walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

Galatians 4:21

Tell me, you who desire to be subject to the law, will you not listen to the law?

Luke 1:68

“Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has looked favorably on his people and redeemed them.

Hebrews 1:3

He is the reflection of God’s glory and the exact imprint of God’s very being, and he sustains all things by his powerful word. When he had made purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,

Matthew 20:28

just as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve and to give his life a ransom for many.”

Acts 20:28

Keep watch over yourselves and over all the flock, of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God that he obtained with the blood of his own Son.

1 Peter 3:18

For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, in order to bring you to God. He was put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit,

Revelation 14:3

and they sing a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and before the elders. No one could learn that song except the one hundred forty-four thousand who have been redeemed from the earth.

Romans 8:14

For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God.

Romans 8:15

For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you received a spirit of adoption. When we cry, “Abba! Father!”

Romans 10:4

For Christ is the culmination of the law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes.