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Galatians 4
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Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752
1But I say that so long as the heir is a child, he differeth nothing from a bondservant though he is lord of all;
1But I say that so long as the heir is a child, he differeth nothing from a bondservant though he is lord of all;
1As long as the heir is a child, he differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all,
2but is under guardians and stewards until the day appointed of the father.
2but is under guardians and stewards until the day appointed of the father.
2But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed by the father.
3So we also, when we were children, were held in bondage under the rudiments of the world:
3So we also, when we were children, were held in bondage under the rudiments of the world:
3So we also, when we were children, were serving under the elements of the world.
4but when the fulness of the time came, God sent forth his Son, born of a woman, born under the law,
4but when the fulness of the time came, God sent forth his Son, born of a woman, born under the law,
4But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent his Son, made of a woman, made under the law:
5that he might redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
5that he might redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
5That he might redeem them who were under the law: that we might receive the adoption of sons.
6And because ye are sons, God sent forth the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, Abba, Father.
6And because ye are sons, God sent forth the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, Abba, Father.
6And because you are sons, God hath sent the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying: Abba, Father.
7So that thou art no longer a bondservant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir through God.
7So that thou art no longer a bondservant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir through God.
7Therefore, now he is not a servant, but a son. And if a son, an heir also through God.
8Howbeit at that time, not knowing God, ye were in bondage to them that by nature are no gods:
8Howbeit at that time, not knowing God, ye were in bondage to them that by nature are no gods:
8But then indeed, not knowing God, you served them who, by nature, are not gods.
9but now that ye have come to know God, or rather to be known by God, how turn ye back again to the weak and beggarly rudiments, whereunto ye desire to be in bondage over again?
9but now that ye have come to know God, or rather to be known by God, how turn ye back again to the weak and beggarly rudiments, whereunto ye desire to be in bondage over again?
9But now, after that you have known God, or rather are known by God: how turn you again to the weak and needy elements which you desire to serve again?
10Ye observe days, and months, and seasons, and years.
10Ye observe days, and months, and seasons, and years.
10You observe days and months and times, and years.
11I am afraid of you, lest by any means I have bestowed labor upon you in vain.
11I am afraid of you, lest by any means I have bestowed labor upon you in vain.
11I am afraid of you, lest perhaps I have laboured in vain among you.
12I beseech you, brethren, become as I am, for I also am become as ye are. Ye did me no wrong:
12I beseech you, brethren, become as I am, for I also am become as ye are. Ye did me no wrong:
12Be ye as I, because I also am as you brethren, I beseech you. You have not injured me at all.
13but ye know that because of an infirmity of the flesh I preached the gospel unto you the first time:
13but ye know that because of an infirmity of the flesh I preached the gospel unto you the first time:
13And you know how, through infirmity of the flesh, I preached the gospel to you heretofore: and your temptation in my flesh
14and that which was a temptation to you in my flesh ye despised not, nor rejected; but ye received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus.
14and that which was a temptation to you in my flesh ye despised not, nor rejected; but ye received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus.
14You despised not, nor rejected: but received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus.
15Where then is that gratulation of yourselves? for I bear you witness, that, if possible, ye would have plucked out your eyes and given them to me.
15Where then is that gratulation of yourselves? for I bear you witness, that, if possible, ye would have plucked out your eyes and given them to me.
15Where is then your blessedness? For I bear you witness that, if it could be done, you would have plucked out your own eyes and would have given them to me.
16So then am I become your enemy, by telling you the truth?
16So then am I become your enemy, by telling you the truth?
16Am I then become your enemy, because I tell you the truth?
17They zealously seek you in no good way; nay, they desire to shut you out, that ye may seek them.
17They zealously seek you in no good way; nay, they desire to shut you out, that ye may seek them.
17They are zealous in your regard not well: but they would exclude you, that you might be zealous for them.
18But it is good to be zealously sought in a good matter at all times, and not only when I am present with you.
18But it is good to be zealously sought in a good matter at all times, and not only when I am present with you.
18But be zealous for that which is good in a good thing always: and not only when I am present with you.
19My little children, of whom I am again in travail until Christ be formed in you—
19My little children, of whom I am again in travail until Christ be formed in you—
19My little children, of whom I am in labour again, until Christ be formed in you.
20but I could wish to be present with you now, and to change my tone; for I am perplexed about you.
20but I could wish to be present with you now, and to change my tone; for I am perplexed about you.
20And I would willingly be present with you now and change my voice: because I am ashamed for you.
21Tell me, ye that desire to be under the law, do ye not hear the law?
21Tell me, ye that desire to be under the law, do ye not hear the law?
21Tell me, you that desire to be under the law, have you not read the law?
22For it is written, that Abraham had two sons, one by the handmaid, and one by the freewoman.
22For it is written, that Abraham had two sons, one by the handmaid, and one by the freewoman.
22For it is written that Abraham had two sons: the one by a bondwoman and the other by a free woman.
23Howbeit the son by the handmaid is born after the flesh; but the son by the freewoman is born through promise.
23Howbeit the son by the handmaid is born after the flesh; but the son by the freewoman is born through promise.
23But he who was of the bondwoman was born according to the flesh: but he of the free woman was by promise.
24Which things contain an allegory: for these women are two covenants; one from mount Sinai, bearing children unto bondage, which is Hagar.
24Which things contain an allegory: for these women are two covenants; one from mount Sinai, bearing children unto bondage, which is Hagar.
24Which things are said by an allegory. For these are the two testaments. The one from Mount Sina, engendering unto bondage, which is Agar.
25Now this Hagar is mount Sinai in Arabia and answereth to the Jerusalem that now is: for she is in bondage with her children.
25Now this Hagar is mount Sinai in Arabia and answereth to the Jerusalem that now is: for she is in bondage with her children.
25For Sina is a mountain in Arabia, which hath affinity to that Jerusalem which now is: and is in bondage with her children.
26But the Jerusalem that is above is free, which is our mother.
26But the Jerusalem that is above is free, which is our mother.
26But that Jerusalem which is above is free: which is our mother.
27For it is written, Rejoice, thou barren that bearest not; Break forth and cry, thou that travailest not: For more are the children of the desolate than of her that hath the husband.
27For it is written, Rejoice, thou barren that bearest not; Break forth and cry, thou that travailest not: For more are the children of the desolate than of her that hath the husband.
27For it is written: Rejoice, thou barren, that bearest not: break forth and cry thou that travailest not: for many are the children of the desolate, more than of her that hath a husband.
28Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are children of promise.
28Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are children of promise.
28Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are the children of promise.
29But as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted himthat was bornafter the Spirit, so also it is now.
29But as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted himthat was bornafter the Spirit, so also it is now.
29But as then he that was born according to the flesh persecuted him that was after the spirit: so also it is now.
30Howbeit what saith the scripture? Cast out the handmaid and her son: for the son of the handmaid shall not inherit with the son of the freewoman.
30Howbeit what saith the scripture? Cast out the handmaid and her son: for the son of the handmaid shall not inherit with the son of the freewoman.
30But what saith the scripture? Cast out the bondwoman and her son: for the son of the bondwoman shall not be heir with the son of the free woman.