What does Galatians 4:31 mean?

Galatians 4:31 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Galatians 4:31 today?

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Galatians 4:31 Meaning

So then, brethren, we are not children of the bondwoman, but of the free.

Context Explained

29But as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted him that was born after the Spirit, even so it is now.

30Nevertheless 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 freewoman.

31So then, brethren, we are not children of the bondwoman, but of the free.

Key Themes

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Source: Galatians 4:31