Galatians 3:29

Sons through Faith in Christ · Galatians 3:26–29
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Translations

Modern
And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed and heirs according to the promise.
Traditional
And if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.
Literal
Now if you are of Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, heirs according to promise.
Latin
Si autem vos Christi, ergo semen Abrahæ estis, secundum promissionem hæredes.

Original

Greek
English
And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed and heirs according to the promise.

Notes

Jesus is the ideal descendant of Abraham (3:16). So, those united with Jesus are also Abraham's children and inherit all his promises (3:27–28).

Because of Christ, our condition under faith is different from our condition under the law (3:23–24).

Paul compares two different times: how God's people lived when they were under the law before Jesus came, and how they live now that they belong to Christ and follow him.

People

Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Adoption Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Birthright Ezekiel, Book of Faith Freedom, Liberty Grace Inheritance Letter to the Galatians Peter, Second Letter of Promise

Topics

Abraham: God's Covenant With Adoption is According to Promise Adoption: Entitles to an Inheritance Adoption: Spiritual Discrimination Faith in Christ Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Heir: Figurative The Promises of God: Saints: Heirs of Titles and Names of Saints: Heirs of Promise Works: Insufficiency of, for Salvation