Galatians 4:2

Translations

Modern

He is subject to guardians and trustees until the date set by his father.

Traditional

But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father.

Literal

But he is under guardians and managers until the appointed time of the father.

Latin

…sed sub tutoribus et actoribus est usque ad præfinitum tempus a patre:

Original

Greek

English

He is subject to guardians and trustees until the date set by his father.

Notes

Galatians 4:1–3

A child who inherits an estate might get a large fortune. However, before reaching adulthood, the child must follow the rules of guardians and trustees until the time the father decides. In the same way, before Jesus came, God's people were under the guidance of the law of Moses (see 3:23 –24).

Galatians 4:1–7

Paul argues that the purpose of the law of Moses for God's children was fulfilled when Jesus came, so we are no longer bound by it.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) God’s New Covenant