Albert Barnes on Galatians 4:7
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Galatians4:7
Wherefore. In consequence of this privilege of addressing God as your Father.
Thou art no more. You who are Christians.
A servant. In the servitude of sin; or treated as a servant by being bound under the oppressive rites and ceremonies of the law. Comp. Gal 4:3.
But a son. A child of God, adopted into his family, and to be treated as a son.
And if a son, etc. Entitled to all the privileges of a son, and of course to be regarded as an heir through the Redeemer, and with him. See the sentiment here expressed explained: Rom 8:17.
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