The Minor
Galatians 4:3
Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world:


I. His position — one of restraint, subservience, dependence.

II. His training — suitable (v. 3), wise, appointed and limited by the Father.

III. His prospects — well grounded, magnificent, conditional.

(J. Lyth.)Childhood is a period of —

I.  Subjection.

II.  Instruction.

III.  Anticipation.

(J. Lyth.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world:

WEB: So we also, when we were children, were held in bondage under the elemental principles of the world.




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